MassDOT Joins Federal & Local Partners to Compete for Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding

For immediate release:                                                                     May 24, 2022 MassDOT Joins Federal & Local Partners to Compete for Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding Grant application submissions seek competitive, discretionary funding for replacement of federally owned Bourne and Sagamore Bridges, Allston Multimodal Project, and construction of Schell Pedestrian Bridge   ...Continue Reading MassDOT Joins Federal & Local Partners to Compete for Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding

MassDOT Encourages Drivers to Look Twice for Motorcycles, Motorcyclists advised: be bright and visible, take your time and anticipate

For immediate release: May 16, 2022 MassDOT Encourages Drivers to Look Twice for Motorcycles Motorcyclists advised: be bright and visible, take your time and anticipate May is National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month Four new PSA safety videos now available BOSTON – The Massachusetts Department of   ...Continue Reading MassDOT Encourages Drivers to Look Twice for Motorcycles, Motorcyclists advised: be bright and visible, take your time and anticipate

MassDOT Highway Division to Host Touch-A-Truck Events across the Commonwealth

For immediate release:                                                                     May 12, 2022 MassDOT Highway Division to Host Touch-A-Truck Events across the Commonwealth Join us on Saturday, May 21, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. for these kid-friendly events BOSTON – The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is inviting the public   ...Continue Reading MassDOT Highway Division to Host Touch-A-Truck Events across the Commonwealth

MassDOT Opens New Round of New Industrial Rail Access Program Grant Applications

For immediate release:                                                                     May 10, 2022 MassDOT Opens New Round of New Industrial Rail Access Program Grant Applications Program helps increase rail and freight access, economic opportunity, and job growth Applications due by 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 9, 2022 BOSTON – The Massachusetts Department of   ...Continue Reading MassDOT Opens New Round of New Industrial Rail Access Program Grant Applications

Guest Blog – MassDOT, MAPFRE Insurance Reminder: Be Aware of Work Zones

Guest Blog – MassDOT, MAPFRE Insurance Reminder: Be Aware of Work Zones After dealing with snow, ice and rainy conditions the past few months, many states across the country schedule much needed road repairs in the spring time. This means you will see an increase   ...Continue Reading Guest Blog – MassDOT, MAPFRE Insurance Reminder: Be Aware of Work Zones

Berkshire Flyer Passenger Train Service Begins July 8

For immediate release: April 25, 2022 Berkshire Flyer Passenger Train Service Begins July 8 Seasonal pilot service between Pittsfield and New York City being run by Amtrak, in conjunction with MassDOT and NYSDOT PITTSFIELD, MA – Amtrak, in conjunction with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation   ...Continue Reading Berkshire Flyer Passenger Train Service Begins July 8

Amtrak, CTDOT and MassDOT to Restore Weekday Amtrak Hartford Line Service

Amtrak, CTDOT and MassDOT to Restore Weekday Amtrak Hartford Line Service FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 25, 2022 Two weekday and five weekend trains to be added to schedule HARTFORD, CT – In coordination with state partners at the Connecticut and Massachusetts Departments of Transportation, beginning Monday, April   ...Continue Reading Amtrak, CTDOT and MassDOT to Restore Weekday Amtrak Hartford Line Service

Hill Street Park and Ride in Woburn to close for an estimated 16 weeks

Hill Street Park and Ride in Woburn to close for an estimated 16 weeks Parking lot closure scheduled to begin on Saturday, April 16th, 2022. WOBURN – The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has approved closure of the Park and Ride lot on Hill Street at Montvale Avenue in   ...Continue Reading Hill Street Park and Ride in Woburn to close for an estimated 16 weeks

Update: Temporary Overnight Closures of the I-90 Westbound Ted Williams Tunnel in Boston, Week of April 4th

Update: Temporary Overnight Closures of the I-90 Westbound Ted Williams Tunnel in Boston Westbound tunnel will be closed nightly from Monday, April 4, through Friday, April 8, from midnight until 5:00 a.m. for milling and paving operations   BOSTON – The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT)   ...Continue Reading Update: Temporary Overnight Closures of the I-90 Westbound Ted Williams Tunnel in Boston, Week of April 4th

Temporary Overnight Closures of the I-90 Westbound Ted Williams Tunnel in Boston

Temporary Overnight Closures of the I-90 Westbound Ted Williams Tunnel in Boston Westbound tunnel will be closed nightly starting Monday, March 28, through Friday, April 1 from Midnight until 5:00 a.m. for milling and paving operations   BOSTON – The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is   ...Continue Reading Temporary Overnight Closures of the I-90 Westbound Ted Williams Tunnel in Boston

MassDOT to Offer Virtual Training Sessions April 21 and April 27 for Community Transit Grant Program Applications

MassDOT to Offer Virtual Training Sessions April 21 and April 27 for Community Transit Grant Program Applications Sessions will cover program eligibility requirements, the online application process, and tips for completing an effective proposal  BOSTON – The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing it   ...Continue Reading MassDOT to Offer Virtual Training Sessions April 21 and April 27 for Community Transit Grant Program Applications

Baker-Polito Administration Celebrates Opening of the Green Line Extension

Baker-Polito Administration Celebrates Opening of the Green Line Extension CAMBRIDGE –  Governor Charlie Baker, Lt. Governor Karyn Polito, Massachusetts Transportation Secretary and CEO Jamey Tesler, and MBTA General Manager Steve Poftak today joined federal, state, and local elected leaders and community partners to celebrate the   ...Continue Reading Baker-Polito Administration Celebrates Opening of the Green Line Extension

Full Road Closure on East Main Street/Bridge Street between River Road and Wharf Lane

Full Road Closure on East Main Street/Bridge Street between River Road and Wharf Lane Rocks Village Bridge will remain closed to all vehicle and marine traffic until further notice due to an over height bridge strike HAVERHILL/WEST NEWBURY – The Massachusetts Department of Transportation is   ...Continue Reading Full Road Closure on East Main Street/Bridge Street between River Road and Wharf Lane

Baker-Polito Administration Files $9.7 Billion Infrastructure Bond Bill

Baker-Polito Administration Files $9.7 Billion Infrastructure Bond Bill MassTRAC bill will authorize state matching funds and tools necessary to compete for, unlock and leverage federal investments in transportation and environmental infrastructure from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) BOSTON – Today, Governor Charlie Baker, Lieutenant Governor Karyn   ...Continue Reading Baker-Polito Administration Files $9.7 Billion Infrastructure Bond Bill

Virtual Public Information Meeting for the Route 128/Interstate 95 Land Use and Transportation Study

Virtual Public Information Meeting for the Route 128/Interstate 95 Land Use and Transportation Study Tuesday, March 15, 6 p.m. Study to establish future land use, housing, economic development assumptions of Newton-Lexington corridor LEXINGTON, LINCOLN, NEWTON, WALTHAM, WESTON – The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is   ...Continue Reading Virtual Public Information Meeting for the Route 128/Interstate 95 Land Use and Transportation Study

MassDOT, MAPFRE Insurance Reminder: Winter is not over yet

MassDOT, MAPFRE Insurance Reminder: Winter is not over yet After the wintery weather we faced in January, it’s no surprise that Punxsutawney Phil predicted six more weeks of winter on Groundhog Day. As we move further into February and temperatures begin to fluctuate in true   ...Continue Reading MassDOT, MAPFRE Insurance Reminder: Winter is not over yet

MassDOT Announces Safe Routes to School Infrastructure 2021-2022 Funding Program Awards

MassDOT Announces Safe Routes to School Infrastructure 2021-2022 Funding Program Awards $15 million awarded to nine schools and partner communities for design and construction services in areas surrounding elementary and middle schools    BOSTON – The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is pleased to announce   ...Continue Reading MassDOT Announces Safe Routes to School Infrastructure 2021-2022 Funding Program Awards

MassDOT Encourages Presidents’ Day Travelers to Plan Ahead

MassDOT Encourages Presidents’ Day Travelers to Plan Ahead  HOV lane on I-93 Southbound deployed Today at 1:00 p.m.  MBTA will be on various different schedules on Monday, February 21  Registry offices closed Monday, due to the state holiday  BOSTON – The Massachusetts Department of Transportation   ...Continue Reading MassDOT Encourages Presidents’ Day Travelers to Plan Ahead

Baker-Polito Administration Highlights Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding Plans for MBTA at Groundbreaking at New Quincy Bus Maintenance Facility

Baker-Polito Administration Highlights Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding Plans for MBTA at Groundbreaking at New Quincy Bus Maintenance Facility  Massachusetts anticipated to receive over $9.5 billion over five years, including an increase in the re-authorization of federal transportation dollars. Yesterday, the Baker-Polito Administration outlined plans to   ...Continue Reading Baker-Polito Administration Highlights Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding Plans for MBTA at Groundbreaking at New Quincy Bus Maintenance Facility

Baker-Polito Administration Outlines Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding Plans for Massachusetts

Baker-Polito Administration Outlines Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding Plans for Massachusetts Massachusetts anticipated to receive over $9.5 billion over 5 years, including an increase in the re-authorization of federal transportation dollars LOWELL – Today, the Baker-Polito Administration outlined initial plans to make significant and additional investments   ...Continue Reading Baker-Polito Administration Outlines Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding Plans for Massachusetts