Lawrence
Lawrence, MA · Traffic & Transit
northstarreporter.com
Dianna Carney
Plymouth Drivers: Avoid Seven Hills Road During Drainage Work
Drivers who use Seven Hills Road in Plymouth, Massachusetts, should plan an alternate route as storm drainage improvements bring a partial road closure beginning the week of October 26, according to an announcement from the Town of Plymouth’s Department of Public Works.
hoodline.com
Thirty Years After Flood Drowned Green Line, Boston Still Racing to Tame Muddy River
Thirty years ago this week, more than 12 inches of rain fell across the Boston area over two days, and the Muddy River did what engineers had long feared: it overflowed, sending floodwater crashing into the Green Line and shutting down subway service for six days. Kenmore Square's MBTA station ended up with more than six feet of water on its steps, and the flooding paralyzed portions of all four Green Line branches, stranded motorists on Storrow Drive, and ultimately caused an estimated $100 million in damage.
Dorchester Reporter
Red Line to speed up on North Quincy-JFK stretch
More Red Line passengers can soon expect faster travel times, MBTA General Manager and Interim Transportation Secretary Phil Eng said Thursday as he also touted higher top speeds along a swath of the Orange Line. “I want to tell our Red Line riders that in the next few weeks, we...
Trains.com
MBTA board approves purchase of new Siemens locomotives
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority board of directors on Thursday unanimously approved the purchase of 20 Siemens Charger locomotives — 10 diesel-electric units and 10 dual-mode battery-catenary electric hybrids — for $310.4 million. William Wolfgang, the MBTA’s senior director of vehicle engineering, told the board the agency “has, obviously, an immediate need for [...] Read More...
The Enterprise
Avon road work to cause overnight traffic detours
Bridge work under Route 24 will detour South Street westbound traffic in Avon for several hours early Oct. 23. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation plans to perform the work between midnight and 4 a.m., according to a community announcement. The work is anticipated to be completed by the morning of Oct. 23. Drivers traveling through the affected area should expect delays, reduce their speed and use caution. The work is weather dependent and could change without notice. South Street westbound detour in Avon Traffic approaching South Street from West Main Street will be directed to continue northbound on West Main Street. Drivers will then turn left onto Harrison Boulevard and travel westbound before turning left onto Central Street and heading southbound. They can continue on Central Street to South Street. Signs and messages will be in place to direct drivers through the work area. How to check Massachusetts traffic conditions Travelers can check live cameras, travel times, real-time traffic conditions and project information through the Mass511 mobile app or at www.mass511.com . Users also can subscribe to text and email traffic alerts. Travelers can dial 511 and select a route for real-time conditions or follow @MassDOT on X for road
Martha's Vineyard Times
SSA standby line still nixed
After public outcry from Falmouth, the Steamship Authority (SSA) board opted to not reinstate a general standby line. The board unanimously voted on Tuesday to keep using only the Blue Line, a standby line meant only for Islanders, a change that was implemented last year over concerns about congestion from construction in Woods Hole and Vineyard Haven, including the new mainland terminal.
barnstableenews.com
Paving Scheduled for a Portion of Mary Dunn Road
Beginning Monday, October 26, a contractor working for the Town of Barnstable, C. Naughton, Corp., is scheduled to complete final paving as part of the Mary Dunn Road Water Main Replacement Project. Work will take place from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, weather permitting, and is expected to take three weeks to complete.
Dianna Carney
One Lane Off-Cape: What Drivers Need to Know About Upcoming Bourne Bridge Work
Drivers heading off Cape Cod on the Bourne Bridge will be limited to one northbound lane Tuesday, October 20th, from 9 AM to 2 PM while crews perform inspection and maintenance work, according to an announcement from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
unearththevoyage.com
Climb Aboard This Carver, Massachusetts Train That Rolls Through Glowing Cranberry Bogs All Holiday Season
Some holiday traditions in Massachusetts hide in plain sight, tucked behind quiet roads and cranberry country that most drivers pass without a second look. This one starts with a train whistle and ends with families planning next year before they even reach the parking lot. Generations of locals have ridden...
nbcboston.com
Traffic delays on I-495 after cement truck rolls over in Mansfield
A cement truck rolled over on Interstate 495 in Mansfield, Massachusetts, impacting traffic for hours during the morning commute Thursday. State police say troopers responded to the rollover crash around 5:10 a.m. on I-495 south near Exit 31, and found the commercial vehicle on its side. The Massachusetts Department of...
Axios Boston
Green Line trains shutting down on Halloween weekend
The MBTA plans to shut down several Green Line branches next Saturday and Sunday to work on signal upgrades underground. Why it matters: Public transit could become a nightmare for Boston-area college students and anyone else celebrating "Halloweekend." Driving the boos: The Green Line won't be running trains from North Station and several points on the other side of the city: Babcock St. (B), Kenmore (C and D) and Heath Street (E). The closures run through the heart of several college campuses: Berklee College of Music, Boston University, Boston College, Emmanuel College, MassArt, Simmons University and Wentworth Institute of Technology. Be smart: The T recommends using buses and Orange Line trains between those stops and Copley Square in the Back Bay. Expect the changes to add another 25 minutes to your commute. Pro tip: The T will provide shuttle buses ( find your stop here ), and the 39 (E) and 57 (B) buses will be fare-free. The Commuter Rail's Framingham/Worcester Line is free between Lansdowne and South Station. What's next: The Green Line will resume service the next week, but shut down again Nov. 7 - Nov. 15 to finish the upgrades.
Jamaica Plain Gazette
City looks for input on White Stadium parking restrictions
Several Jamaica Plain neighborhood associations will be taking up a discussion of proposed parking restrictions on neighborhood streets on Boston Legacy game days at White Stadium. The city of Boston and the Boston Legacy are partnering to renovate White Stadium as the future home of the women’s professional soccer team,...
Cape Cod Times
Steamship Authority eyes higher fares as fuel costs surge
Rising global fuel prices are affecting the Woods Hole, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket Steamship Authority , prompting staff to recommend ferry service rate increases to generate an additional $9.2 million in its 2027 operating budget. Authority Treasurer-Comptroller Mark Rozum described proposals at an Authority governing board meeting Tuesday, Oct. 20, that would increase fares for all passengers and vehicles, as well as parking fees, to reach the needed revenue. Management is forecasting that passenger and freight traffic and parking use will be similar to levels for September 2025 through August 2026. It is proposing allocating next year’s rate increase of about $5.6 million to the Martha’s Vineyard rates and $3.6 million to the Nantucket route. That split places about 57.7% of the increase on the Martha’s Vineyard routes and about 42.3% for Nantucket, almost equal to the cost of service, the Steamship Authority said. The Authority’s fuel expense is expected to be approximately $16.4 million in 2027, or a 43% increase, compared to the 2026 budget, Rozum said. The Authority’s fuel hedging program safeguarded the ratepayers from $4.1 million in price spikes this year. However, the cost of these hedges has increased for 2027 due to the market volatility, he
myfmtoday.com
I-495/Mass Pike Interchange Traffic Shift
HOPKINTON – There’s a new wrinkle coming to the I-495/Mass Pike interchange rebuild. Starting tonight, the ramp from I-495 northbound to I-90 will be shifted about 1,000 feet north of its current location. It will remain there through December, when I-495 traffic is scheduled to be shifted out of the median.