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Norfolk, MA · Traffic & Transit
Taunton Daily Gazette
Dianna Carney
nbcboston.com
Look inside an abandoned Boston train tunnel from America's first subway system
Below the traffic and noise of the bustling city, you'll find a quiet, dark and mysterious part of Boston's past. NBC10 Boston went inside one of the abandoned train tunnels that dates back to the late 1800s. "When you abandon a tunnel, you abandon a place," said Dennis Varley, the...
Caught in Southie
Boot of Shame: BTD Cracks Down on Parking Scofflaws in Southie
Oh boy, looks like the Boston Transportation Department was out in full force this week, handing out the dreaded yellow boots to parking scofflaws across Southie. Up and down neighborhood streets, cars were spotted sporting the infamous “Boot of Shame.” So, what does it take to get booted? In Boston, having three or more outstanding parking tickets can land you in this situation. And the only way to get that boot removed? Pay up.
mbta.com
REMINDER: MBTA Prioritizing Investments in the Green Line Modernization Program in November, Continues to Make Significant Improvements in Reliability, Accessibility, and More
Major construction taking place November 7 – 15. As the MBTA continues to make significant improvements in its service and infrastructure, the MBTA is today reminding riders about construction work on two major projects that are critical to ensuring the long-term reliability of the line and upgrading accessibility for all riders. The necessary work will take place during nine consecutive days of 24/7 access to portions of the Green Line from November 7 through November 15, which allows the MBTA to expedite these long-awaited upgrades in the most cost-efficient manner possible.
Taunton Daily Gazette
hoodline.com
West Yarmouth Crews Lift 182-Foot Steel Bridge Over Willow Street
Cyclists and pedestrians in West Yarmouth no longer have to dodge traffic on one of the Cape's most hazardous multi-lane roads. Crews lifted a new 182-foot steel bridge into place over Willow Street during an overnight closure, giving the Cape Cod Rail Trail its first uninterrupted link between Barnstable and Yarmouth.
capecod.com
i95exitguide.com
Warwick and Cranston I-95 Lane Split Begins November 13, What Drivers Need to Know
On Friday night, November 13, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is scheduled to install a lane split on I-95 South beginning about one-half mile before the Jefferson Boulevard off-ramp (Exit 31C) on the Cranston/Warwick line. The lane split is necessary for phased replacement of the bridges that carry I-95 over the Pawtuxet River and Jefferson Boulevard.
WWLP
Motorists find relief as Springfield gas prices dip
capecod.com
Overnight vegetation clearing underway along Route 6 on Cape Cod
Motorists traveling along the Mid-Cape Highway during overnight hours should be prepared for possible delays as the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) continues vegetation removal work along Route 6. According to an informational bulletin shared by the Dennis Police Department, crews are clearing trees and other vegetation from the highway...
Dianna Carney
Dartmouth Drivers: Four Streets Set for Nearly a Month of Roadwork
Roadway reconstruction is scheduled to begin Monday, October 26th, on four Dartmouth streets, with work expected to continue through November 20th, according to an announcement from the Town of Dartmouth, Massachusetts. Crews are scheduled to work from 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM, and parking will not be permitted during construction periods.
frcmedia.org
Future of the Pearl Street Garage Still Up in the Air
The future of the Pearl Street Parking garage was a topic at this week’s meeting of the Fall River City Council. The garage needs over $5 million in repairs. The administration has received a bid of just over $1 million to sell the garage to First Bristol Corporation, which currently leases most of the garage’s spaces.