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Study: Traffic Congestion From Bad to Worse

According to a newly released Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDot) study, traffic is only getting worse in the Commonwealth.  Some of the most congested areas in the state are I-93 North from Braintree to Neponset, Route 2 East around Alewife, and I-93 South in Medford. “People in Massachusetts don’t need this study to confirm what Read More…

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Crosswalk Construction Along Atlantic Ave. & Purchase St.

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has announced a construction advisory for crosswalk rebuilding on Atlantic Avenue from Christopher Columbus Park to East Street, and the Surface Road / Purchase Street from Kneeland Street to Mercantile Street. The work will be completed overnight Monday through Friday, 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. from July 15 – Read More…

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Overnight Work Begins at Keany Square for N. Washington St. Bridge Project

As mentioned in this week’s construction look ahead, overnight work begins Monday, July 15, at Keany Square and is expected to last two weeks. Crews will work overnight between 7pm – 5am, Monday nights through Saturday mornings, to create test pits in the roadway for a future drainage line. No asphalt removal or concrete demolition Read More…

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North Washington St. Bridge Construction Update July 14 – July 27

Below is the construction look ahead for the North Washington Street Bridge Replacement Project as provided by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT). Travel Impacts Inbound: one lane available on weekdays off-peak, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Keany Sq. inbound: two lanes and all turn movements available overnight, 7 p.m. – 5 a.m. Keany Sq. outbound: one Read More…

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North Washington St. Bridge Construction Update June 30 – July 13

Below is the construction look ahead for the North Washington Street Bridge Replacement Project as provided by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT). No Work on July 4 No work will take place on Thursday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. Additionally, no lane closures will take place from Wednesday, July 3 – Friday, July 5 Read More…

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North Washington Street Bridge (Charlestown Bridge) Construction Look-Ahead June 2, 2019 – June 15, 2019

Below is the construction look ahead for the North Washington Street Bridge Replacement Project as provided by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT). TEMPORARY BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION DESCRIPTION: Continued demolition of the western (Charles River side) sidewalk on the bridge and construction of the temporary bridge bents and abutments. Work on the temporary bridge above the Tudor Wharf walkway Read More…

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North Washington St. Bridge Construction Update: May 26, 2019 – June 8, 2019

Below is the construction look ahead for the North Washington Street Bridge Replacement Project as provided by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT). NO WORK ON MAY 27 No daytime work or lane closures will take place on Monday, May 27, 2019 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. Typical work hours and conditions will continue Tuesday, Read More…

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North Washington St. Bridge Construction Update May 12 – May 25

Below is the construction look ahead for the North Washington Street Bridge Replacement Project as provided by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT). Temporary Bridge Construction:Driving of bent supports for the temporary roadway bridge continues along with demolition of the western (Charles River side) sidewalk on the bridge near City Square, construction of supports for the temporary Read More…

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North Washington St. Bridge Construction Update April 28 – May 11

Below is the construction look ahead for the North Washington Street Bridge Replacement Project as provided by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT). Temporary Bridge Construction:Driving of bent supports for the temporary roadway bridge continues along with demolition of the western (Charles River side) sidewalk on the bridge near City Square and construction of supports for the Read More…

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North Washington St. Bridge Construction Update March 31 – April 13

Below is the construction look ahead for the North Washington Street Bridge Replacement Project as provided by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT). Temporary Bridge Construction:Driving of bent supports for the temporary roadway bridge continues along with construction of supports to carry utilities over a temporary utility bridge. One of the bridge bent supports is being installed Read More…

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North Washington St. Bridge Construction Update Beginning March 14

Below is the construction update for the North Washington Street Bridge Replacement Project as provided by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT). To help construct the temporary bridge, the Paul Revere Park Playground and Tudor Wharf Walkway will be closed from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. for about two weeks. Beginning Thursday March 14, MassDOT’s contractor for Read More…

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North Washington St. Bridge Construction Update February 17 – March 2

Below is the construction look ahead for the North Washington Street Bridge Replacement Project as provided by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT). Note: No daytime work will be done on February 18, 2019 in observance of the Presidents’ Day holiday. Demolition and Site Preparation:Continued protection of electrical lines and utilities as well as demolition of the western sidewalk (Charles Read More…