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Sinkhole opens up on busy Massachusetts highway, closing southbound lanes
STOUGHTON, Mass. — If you're heading to the Cape Cod for the holiday week, you might see some major delays as a result of large sinkhole that opened up on Route 24 in Stoughton, Massachusetts. Massachusetts State Police said the right two southbound lanes of Route 24 near mile...
Uber Lyft Massachusetts Settlement
FILE – A passerby walks past a sign offering directions to an Uber and Lyft ride pickup location at an airport, Feb. 9, 2021, in Boston. Drivers for Uber and Lyft will earn a minimum pay standard of $32.50 per hour under a settlement announced, Thursday, June 27, 2024, by Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell, a deal that also includes a suite of benefits and protections. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File) Credit: AP.
DCR Traffic Advisory: Morrissey Boulevard
Beginning on Sunday, June 30, 2024, and continuing through Wednesday, July 3, 2024, the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) will close lanes along Morrissey Boulevard (both directions) from Freemont Street to Mt Vernon Street in the City of Boston’s Dorchester neighborhood from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. to accommodate lane striping work. Traffic patterns will be clearly marked, and a police detail will be on site.
'Rough going': Heavy Boston-area traffic expected during 2nd monthlong Sumner Tunnel closure
BOSTON — Traffic is expected to be heavily impacted by the upcoming monthlong Sumner Tunnel closure beginning next week, transit officials say. The tunnel will be closed to traffic from July 5 to Aug. 5. The closure is part of a $160 million rehabilitation project for the nearly 100-year-old tunnel.
New center platform at Union Station to open Monday, MBTA says
WORCESTER — The long-awaited new center platform for Union Station is set to open Monday, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority announced Friday. Since 2022, Union Station commuters have had to use a temporary platform on Shrewsbury Street to board the train, either making a trek from the main Union Station building or driving to a parking area on Shrewsbury Street.
Sumner Tunnel To Close on July 5, To Open Aug. 5
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) recently hosted two public meetings to provide information on the upcoming closure of the Sumner Tunnel, which is slated to begin on July 5 and run to August 5. The Sumner Tunnel, which was closed for two months last summer, has been undergoing work...
Boston trains get ‘googly eyes,’ give riders ‘joy’ on their commutes
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) recently installed “googly eyes” on five of its trains after a public campaign requested the items be added. “After receiving public suggestions, our team found a safe way to install these ‘googly’ eyes on a limited number of vehicles – five, to be exact – as part of our ongoing efforts to bring moments of joy to our riders’ daily commutes,” Joe Pesaturo, director of communications at the MBTA, told Fox News Digital via email on Friday, June 28. The new additions to the trains are one of the many “creative ways” the MBTA is seeking to improve...
Medford Main Street Project Sparks Community Debate on Safety, Mobility, and Sustainability
MassDOT is redesigning a high-crash intersection in downtown Medford; however, their plans currently include preserving an outdated highway overpass whose ramps are the the site of many of the crashes in the area. The plans would also result in a reduction of the amount of space for bikes and pedestrians...
Portion of Saugus’ Lynn Fells Parkway closing due to construction
Kelan FlynnSAUGUS — A portion of Lynn Fells Parkway between the areas of Laurine Road and Forest Street will be closed for construction work starting Monday. As previously reported by The Item, drainage catch basins will be installed to help alleviate some of the flooding that has been occurring on the parkway. The construction will occur […] The post Portion of Saugus’ Lynn Fells Parkway closing due to construction appeared first on Itemlive.
MassDOT Advises Travelers To Plan Ahead For Busy Fourth of July Travel
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is advising travelers to plan ahead and expect increased volumes of traffic for the Fourth of July holiday period. If traveling, MassDOT recommends utilizing “real time” travel tools, checking holiday schedules for public transportation, and planning trip departure times and routes based on available information.
Bostonians prepare for difficult commute during Sumner Tunnel closure
BOSTON — Residents of East Boston are preparing for a difficult daily commute into the city during the month-long Sumner Tunnel shutdown. “It’s frustrating in the short-term. Having the tunnels safe is the most important part of this,” said East Boston resident Richard Wein. “You just have to plan around it.”
Zoning and Planning votes to let businesses decide on parking
On Thursday, June 27, the Zoning and Planning Committee met with Newton’s Planning Board to discuss changes to the Zoning Code. The Committee unanimously approved changes proposed by the Planning Department to remove both the rarely used Fast Food Establishments language from the Zoning Code and the requirement for restaurants to get special permits to add drive-through service.
Express shuttles for two-week red line shutdown are helpful, but end of slowdowns is even better
Express shuttles for two-week red line shutdown are helpful, but end of slowdowns is even better. The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority will close the red line between Alewife and Kendall/MIT between July 13-28 as part of its Track Improvement Program, an initiative that ambitiously promises to eliminate all slow zones by the end of the year. On weekends, and on weekday evenings after 8:30 p.m., the shutdown will extend to Park Street.
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