Belmont
Belmont, MA · Traffic & Transit
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Foster's Daily Democrat
Dover's 'can opener' Broadway bridge, known for stuck trucks, gets its own T-shirt
DOVER — The Broadway railroad bridge is so notorious for trucks getting stuck underneath, it has been called "the can opener" by some locals and is now featured on a T-shirt. There have been 10 truck strikes at the bridge so far in 2026, according to Dover police Capt. Mark Nadeau. There were six bridge strikes in 2025, seven in 2024 and nine in 2023. Foster's has reported for many years on strikes at the bridge, which was built in 1901. "It's crazy," said Joe Dirusso, who works at Papa Jay's Pizzeria, located very close to the steel truss bridge with a 9-foot, 6-inch clearance. "When it hits the bridge, it kind of sounds like the train ... like a bang of like cargo stopping. It kind of shakes the building. ... We go outside and then we see something hit the bridge." Dirusso said it's usually U-Hauls that hit the bridge, often operated by drivers unaware of the height of the truck they rented. Dirusso said the pizzeria staff hear trucks backing up all day because many truck drivers turn around to avoid getting stuck. Nadeau said this year’s bridge strikes include three U-Haul box trucks, one U.S. Postal
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MBTA extends Lynn ferry routes through the end of the year
The MBTA has announced that service for select ferry routes will extend to December 31, 2026. See below for the routes impacted:. “Our administration is committed to making public transportation more reliable and convenient for Massachusetts residents,” said Governor Maura Healey. “By extending ferry service into the winter, we’re giving riders in East Boston, Lynn, Winthrop and Quincy more options to get where they need to go. We’ll keep investing in transportation that connects our communities and makes commutes easier.”
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Boston's $2.40 T Ride Ranked Cheapest Subway Fare in the Nation
Boston's subway fare just earned a distinction that has nothing to do with how often the trains run on time: the MBTA is now ranked the most affordable metro system for local riders anywhere in the United States. A $2.40 single ticket on the T works out to just 1.21% of Boston's average daily wage of $198, according to new global research comparing transit costs to local incomes.