Billerica
Billerica, MA · Traffic & Transit
The Herald News
Fall River waterfront parking lot slated to open this week
Visitors to Fall River’s waterfront restaurants and attractions will no longer have to struggle to find a parking spot. The Fall River Redevelopment Authority announced this week that the new 113-space parking lot at 45 Anawan St., which was acquired by the RDA on July 17, is slated to open Thursday, Oct. 29. Plans are for the 2-acre parcel situated between the Maritime Museum and the Gates of the City, with an entrance off Water Street, to temporarily become a free parking lot until December 2026, according to previous reporting. The addition of the lot will “greatly enhance access to the many attractions and amenities along Fall River's central waterfront,” reads a press release from the city of Fall River. It offers a convenient parking option for patrons of nearby restaurants such as Primo on the Water and dining spots along Ferry Street, concert-goers headed to the Narrows Center for the Arts, locals attending Gates of the City events, and families spending time at Battleship Cove (where visitors can also utilize the Heritage State Park lot) and more. Waterfront access: Fall River to turn old utility site at waterfront into parking lot The 82,546-square-foot parcel was formerly owned by Liberty
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DCR seeks public input on changes to traffic, parking, seawall to combat flooding
The state Department of Conservation and Recreation recently hosted two public meetings to review the “DCR Parkways Flood Resilience Adaptation Strategies” report aimed at reducing flooding along Nantasket Avenue and Hull Shore Drive while maintaining the parkway’s cultural, recreational, and natural features. The strategies being considered include...
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Boston
Boston man fed up with travel delays charters his own bus to New York
"I've taken a plane. I've taken a train. I've taken a bus and I just haven't been satisfied with [any of] them." After testing the best route to and from New York City, Daniel Greenberg grew so fed up with travel delays that he is chartering his own bus. On...
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Taunton Daily Gazette
Route 24 exit in Taunton closing for roadwork
Drivers using Route 24 southbound in Taunton will face overnight delays as Exit 17A to Route 140 southbound closes for roadwork from Oct. 27 through Oct. 29. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation plans to conduct the work nightly from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. the following morning, according to a community announcement. Work is anticipated to be completed by the morning of Oct. 30. Exit 17A will be closed during the work hours. Route 24 southbound detour Drivers approaching the Exit 17A closure should continue south on Route 24 and take Exit 16 to Padelford Street. From there, drivers should turn left onto Padelford Street, then turn right onto the ramp for Route 24 northbound. Drivers can then take Exit 17A from Route 24 northbound to reach Route 140 southbound. Signs and messages will direct motorists through the work area. Drivers should expect delays, reduce their speed and use caution. The work is weather dependent and may change without notice. How to check traffic conditions Drivers can visit www.mass511.com or download the Mass511 mobile app for live cameras, travel times, real-time traffic conditions and project information. Users can also subscribe to text and email traffic alerts. Travelers can dial 511
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Hourslong delay on MBTA Commuter Rail was caused by fallen leaves
When passengers on an MBTA Commuter Rail train were delayed for hours Tuesday, officials pointed to fallen leaves on the tracks. One commuter told NBC10 Boston Tuesday that he and others spent two hours sitting on a dark train before having to walk along the tracks to the Ruggles stop in Boston.
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Green Line riders notice more fare enforcement. But they're still not paying.
In October 2024, the MBTA launched a bold initiative: Convince riders who have been getting free rides on the Green Line to start paying up. The transit system deployed teams of “fare engagement representatives” across train lines in an effort to recoup some of the $25 to $30 million it loses every year to fare evasion. At underground stations with fare gates, the task was simple: Keep an eye out for passengers who hop gates or sneak in after other riders who already paid.
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A Green Line closure will be haunting Halloweekend
“Did we seriously have to wait until halloweekend to do this,” one user wrote on X. Some Green Line riders are in for a scare this weekend, with portions of the line shut down as people flock to Halloween festivities. On Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, stretches of the...