Braintree Drivers: Water Main Work Set to Disrupt Monatiquot Avenue Starting Next Week

Water main replacement and upgrade work on Monatiquot Avenue is scheduled to begin the week of October 19, 2026, according to an announcement from the Town of Braintree, Massachusetts. The project will cover the stretch between Walnut Street and Ash Street in two phases, with traffic disruptions expected during construction.

New Red Line cars face delays from US Customs, MBTA says

The Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority said delivery of its new Red Line cars has been delayed due to actions by the federal government.

$130 million in federal funding secured for West-East Rail in Massachusetts

Orange Line can now go up to 55 mph north of North Station, MBTA says

Previously, the Orange Line's top speed was 40 mph, the T said in August. For the first time ever, the Orange Line will operate at speeds of up to 55 miles per hour in both directions between North Station and Assembly, the MBTA announced. The increased speeds between Assembly and...

MBTA Plans to Issue $125 Fines for Bus Lane Violations Starting in January

Starting in January 2027, the MBTA plans to issue $125 fines to drivers who block bus lanes or bus stops in the Boston area. MBTA officials said they have some criteria to determine who receives a ticket. First, though, how do you stay out of trouble? According to the MBTA,...

MBTA increasing speeds on parts of Orange Line after track improvements

According to the MBTA, trains between Assembly Station and North Station will now travel at speeds of up to 55 mph following track improvements and recent infrastructure work.

Taunton road work to cause evening and overnight detours on Route 44

Route 44 westbound traffic in Taunton will be detoured overnight between Arlington Street and South Main Street as the Massachusetts Department of Transportation completes road work along Dean Street beginning Oct. 15. The work is scheduled from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. each night through Oct. 22, according to a community announcement. MassDOT said the project is expected to be finished by the morning of Oct. 23. The construction area is on Route 44 westbound (Dean Street) between Arlington Street and South Main Street. Route 44 eastbound will remain open during the work. Motorists traveling through the area should plan for additional travel time and use caution near the construction zone. Overnight detour route Drivers traveling west on Route 44 will be directed off the roadway at South Main Street and follow a signed detour route: Turn right onto Route 104 (South Main Street). Turn left onto King Philip Street. Turn left onto Thrasher Street. Turn left onto School Street. Turn left onto Winter Street and continue to Longmeadow Road. Turn right onto Route 44 westbound (Dean Street). MassDOT said signs and message boards will be posted to help guide traffic through the area. How to check traffic conditions The

New All-Way Stop Coming to Weymouth Landing: Here’s What Drivers Need to Know

Weymouth, Massachusetts, is installing a new all-way stop at the intersection of Front, Summer, and Walnut streets in Weymouth Landing to improve safety and slow traffic, Mayor Michael Molisse announced. Drivers should expect some delays as people adjust to the new traffic pattern, and town staff will monitor the intersection during Thursday’s morning and evening rush hours.

New Private Roads Plowing Policy Is Hot Topic – Select Board Will Address Concerns Oct. 20

In response to an outcry from residents who would be affected by the new Department of Public Works private roads plowing policy approved by the select board recently, the issue will be on the board’s Oct. 20 agenda for further discussion. Select board chair Liz Klein shared with the...

Councillors press for subway concept, object to bus lane project in Grove Hall meeting

Copyright © 2026 Boston Neighborhood News, Inc. This content may not be re-published or re-used without written permission. As more than 100 people gathered on Wednesday evening in the William E. Reed Auditorium in Grove Hall for a City Council hearing on transit equity,District 4 Councillor Brian Worrell opened his statement with a question.

How will the MBTA decide who gets a $125 ticket for bus lane violations?

In January, the MBTA will start issuing fines for drivers who are caught on camera blocking bus lanes​ and bus stops​ in the Boston area.

CRISI grants to fund passenger projects in Wisconsin, Massachusetts (updated)

WASHINGTON — Wisconsin and Massachusetts have received federal grants for significant passenger rail projects under the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements program, officials have announced. Grants were also announced for projects in Nebraska, Ohio, Missouri, and Alabama. The awards follow announcement of three other CRISI grants on Thursday, including one for another project in [...] Read More...

MBTA Red Line train car deliveries delayed again

Delivery of the MBTA’s new Red Line train cars has been delayed again, with more than 180 cars still awaiting delivery as of July.

Weekend overnight I-95 closures begin Friday in Providence, Cranston

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — Drivers should prepare for overnight closures and detours on Interstate 95 in Providence and Cranston over the next three weekends, starting Friday night. The Rhode Island Department of Transportation said the closures at the Route 10 interchange, Exit 33, will allow crews to demolish bridge...

Harwich Gets Update On Cape Cod Bridge Project

HARWICH – The Sagamore bridge will be the first of the two bridge construction projects designed to relieve traffic congestion for vehicles passing over the Cape Cod Canal. The project is expected to be completed in 2037. Steven Tupper, deputy director of the Cape Cod Commission, made a presentation...

Warren Avenue section to open to two-way traffic this month

This month, a part of Warren Avenue becomes a two-way street. Work is underway on the section of Warren Avenue between Spring Street and Belmont Street, which is set to open to two-way traffic in the coming weeks. "Warren Avenue and the surrounding streets near the Public Safety Building are still being worked on including line painting," the city said in a Facebook post. "Please use caution driving and walking through this area." Two-way traffic is set to begin in the last week of October, according to the city. "(The section) is still currently one way," according to the city . "There is (currently) no northbound traffic on this stretch of Warren Avenue." When will the Warren Avenue two-way section open? A representative at the Brockton Mayor's Office told The Enterprise that the section of Warren Avenue is scheduled to begin operating two-way on Monday, Oct. 26. This article originally appeared on The Enterprise: Warren Avenue section to open to two-way traffic this month

New proposal would ban right turns on red in Providence

First-time violators would receive a warning, followed by a $50 fine for repeat violations.

Cost of diesel negatively impacting town budgets

NORTH ATTLEBORO - Tarriffs and the war in Iran have certainly had an impact on the prices we pay for just about everything. Although most of us don’t drive vehicles that use diesel fuel, almost everything we buy is delivered by semi-trucks that do and diesel prices here in Massachusetts hit an alltime high last month at $6.41 a gallon.

City drops plan for extension of center-running bus lane on Columbus Avenue

The new curbside design is now scheduled to break ground in 2027. The City of Boston’s plans for an extension to the center-running bus lane along Columbus Avenue — the first of its kind in New England — are shifting to a more traditional curbside design, an MBTA spokesperson confirmed to Boston.com.

Amid pushback, Boston moves ahead with Blue Hill Ave. center bus lanes project

MBTA and Boston transit leaders are advancing a controversial plan to add center bus lanes along a three-mile stretch of Blue Hill Avenue between Mattapan and Dorchester. The city and the T wrapped up the latest round of tense public comment focused on the project's design this week, with many residents still at odds over whether the center-running bus lanes will benefit or harm their community.