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Roadbuilding

Mass. DOT plans to expand digital pothole tracking program

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) reports that it is expanding its pothole information program that has been in a pilot stage in the Springfield and Worcester areas of the state for the past year. This includes the MassDOT Potholes Dashboard that includes public data, which includes a map of pothole locations and size, number of potholes filled, material used […]

February 22, 2017

Roadbuilding

Mass. governor requesting $200 million in Chapter 90 funds for infrastructure

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker has filed a request to access $200 million in Chapter 90 funds to use for local transportation infrastructure projects across the state. The Chapter 90 Program began in 1973 and reimburses municipalities for transportation projects meeting program requirements. Municipalities submit expenses to their respective district of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Highway […]

February 17, 2017

Roadbuilding

MassDOT’s federal funding windfall helps with new project advertisements

With the Massachusetts Department of Transportation receiving additional federal funds totaling $65.15 million, allowing it to fully fund projects in its 2016 State Transportation Improvement Plan, it can now advertise five new projects. The bonus money comes from a pool created from federal transportation funds states do not spend before federal deadlines. “This new funding […]

September 19, 2016

Roadbuilding

MassDOT approves $44.2 million contract to reconstruct I-95-Dedham Street Interchange, three bridges

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation’s (MassDOT) board of directors approved a contract valued at $44.2 million for the reconstruction of the I-95/Dedham Street Interchange in Canton and three bridges. MassDOT awarded the contract, funded by state and federal sources, to SPS New England. “I would like to thank the MassDOT Board members for approving this […]

September 15, 2016

Roadbuilding

Mass. Gov. Baker signs local transportation infrastructure bill

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker this week signed into law legislation providing $50 million for a bridge program, expansion of the Complete Streets Funding Program and authorization for $750 million in federal highway aid. Baker vetoed a portion of the legislation that called for the state to apply for a pilot program on a vehicle miles […]

August 12, 2016

Roadbuilding

MassDOT hires Jackie DeWolfe as Director of Sustainable Mobility

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has named LivableStreets Alliance Executive Director Jackie DeWolfe as its new Director of Sustainable Mobility. “We believe Jackie’s experience promoting bicycling, walking, and public transit across the Commonwealth will be valuable to MassDOT as we work to integrate new designs into traditional road projects and strengthen our communities by […]

August 9, 2016

World of Concrete

Mass. town must repair/replace 2 failing bridges or face closures by state DOT

The Select Board in Stockbridge, Mass., told the city that it must repair or replace at least two failing bridges on Route 183 at a potential cost of up to several million dollars, or else face a possible shutdown of a key state highway connecting Stockbridge and Lenox, The Berkshire Eagle reports. According to the report, Selectman Stephen […]

August 4, 2016

Roadbuilding

MassDOT to add I-90 fast charging stations for electric vehicles

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) plans to add 50 kW “fast charging” stations for electric vehicles at Interstate 90 service plazas by the end of this year. The agency estimates the stations could provide a charge to 80 percent power in 10-20 minutes depending on the vehicle and its current charge. MassDOT plans to […]

July 21, 2016

Roadbuilding

MassDOT board approves $14.8 billion, 5-year plan for infrastructure projects

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Board has approved its fiscal year 2017-2021 Capital Investment Plan (CIP) that will provide $14.8 billion for roads, bridges and Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) projects. Officials report this plan is the first time MassDOT and MBTA have collaborated on a plan for improving the state’s infrastructure. Another first […]

June 22, 2016

Roadbuilding

Massachusetts DOT partners with Waze Connected Citizens Program

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has joined the Connected Citizens Program of crowdsourced navigation app Waze to provide real-time traffic details from across the state. MassDOT joins several state DOTs in sharing data with Waze, including Louisiana, California, Nebraska, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont. “Through the use of traffic data, the MassDOT-Waze partnership will assist in making […]

June 20, 2016

Roadbuilding

Massachusetts seeks $200 million for local transportation funds via Chapter 90 program

Gov. Charlie Baker has filed an act seeking $200 million for transportation infrastructure improvement projects at the local level via the Chapter 90 funds. “An Act Financing Improvements to Municipal Roads and Bridges,” also requests funding authorization for a small bridge program as well as an authorization request for the federal aid highway program. “We are […]

February 17, 2016

Roadbuilding

MassDOT shows off winter weather readiness with snow removal equipment showcase

With 4,000 pieces of equipment for winter weather, 380,000 tons of salt and 750,000 gallons of liquid de-icer, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation is letting the public know its ready for winter. MassDOT held a press conference on Thursday, according to CBS Boston, in front of a fleet of snow removal equipment and an electric […]

December 18, 2015