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Rhode Island Current

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I-195 to close overnight Friday to demolish East Providence bridge

Despite heavy rain in the weather forecast, a stretch of Interstate 195 in East Providence is scheduled to close in both directions overnight Friday as crews demolish the Potter Street Bridge. The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) plans to close I-195 near the Taunton Avenue exit at 10 p.m. Friday, with all lanes expected […]

East Providence, RI · 21h

hinghamanchor.com

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WAY BACK WEDNESDAY: Parked Cars At Shipyard

In the photo collection of the Hingham Historical Society are hundreds of 8-by-10 prints of the Bethlehem-Hingham Shipyard. Each is marked on the front with the date and location of the view. This photograph is dated February 10, 1943, and was taken in front of Warehouse No. 3, one of...

Hingham, MA · 2d
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Dianna Carney

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You're Invited: Public Hearing on Two Proposed Railroad Crossings in Bourne

Barnstable County leaders will hold a public hearing to consider a state request for two new public railroad crossings in Bourne, Massachusetts, a proposal tied to the Sagamore Bridge replacement project, according to the Barnstable County Government.

Bourne, MA · 4d
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capecod.com

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Great Streets construction continues in Hyannis on new roundabout; project to make Main St. two-way

HYANNIS – Construction continues on the Great Streets Downtown Hyannis project, with crews working on drainage improvements, underground utilities and pedestrian upgrades as the town prepares for major changes to downtown traffic patterns. According to the Town of Barnstable Department of Public Works, construction during the week of October...

Barnstable, MA · 8d

Cape Cod Chronicle

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Residents Continue Push Back On Prence Traffic

ORLEANS – An independent review found little fault in the traffic analysis provided as part of the zoning board of appeals’ ongoing review of the proposed housing development planned for the former Governor Prence Inn property. But concerns linger from residents who worry about how the project might impact traffic in the area.

Orleans, MA · 1d

plymouthindependent.org

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YOUR VIEW: Parking plan ‘deserves more scrutiny’

Apparently, Plymouth has a parking problem. The proposed solution is to pave more of the town. According to the Plymouth Independent, the town is considering a $1.2 million to $1.5 million project to expand parking behind Nathaniel Morton Elementary School from 60 spaces to 150. The project would add nearly 10,000 square feet of pavement and provide free public parking outside school hours. Officials describe it as a “win-win.”

Plymouth, MA · 1d

newbedfordguide.com

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Downtown Exit Gone Till ’29: New Bedford’s I-195 Rebuild Hits the Gas: 9 Months Ahead of Schedule

A key exit into downtown New Bedford will shut for more than two years starting this December as MassDOT’s $400 million I-195/Route 18 interchange rebuild moves into Phase 3 about nine months early. The ramp from I-195 eastbound to Route 18 southbound (Exit 26) closes completely from December 2026...

New Bedford, MA · 21h

barnstableenews.com

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Temporary Single-Lane Alternating Traffic Anticipated on Bearses Way

Temporary Single-Lane Alternating Traffic Anticipated on Bearses Way. A contractor working for the Town of Barnstable is anticipated to conduct soil borings along Bearses Way, Hyannis, between Enterprise Road and Hiramar Road, as part of the design efforts for the Ocean Street Sewer Force Main Project. Here’s What Residents and...

Barnstable, MA · 1d

eastgreenwichnews.com

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Car T-Bones Van, Snarls Traffic on Division St.

Above: A commercial van hit by a Lexus was pushed from the eastbound lanes of Division over the median, across the westbound lanes and up onto the grass next to the Showcase Cinema parking lot Thursday afternoon, 11/5/26. The two drivers were taken by rescue to the hospital. A driver...

East Greenwich, RI · 20h

everettindependent.com

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Van Campen announces launch of free all-electric van service for older adults

The City of Everett is making it easier for older residents to stay active, independent and connected with the launch of a new, free all-electric transportation service to and from the Edward G. Connolly Center. Beginning Wednesday, November 4, Everett residents ages 60 and older will have access to free...

Everett, MA · 2d

Streetsblog Capitol Hill

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Election Roundup: Transit Notches Wins In California, Colorado, and New York

Transportation wasn’t explicitly on the ballot yesterday in Massachusetts, but the major “blue wave” that swept the country will eventually have major implications for federal transportation policy, and stave off the Republicans’ proposals for disastrous budget cuts for public transit and safer streets. When StreetsblogMASS interviewed...

Massachusetts · 2d

nashobavalleyvoice.com

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Editorial: Report says more needed to limit motor-vehicle deaths involving teens

In the wake of National Teen Driver Safety Week, the Massachusetts Child Fatality Review Program disclosed its fiscal 2025 annual report, which examines motor vehicle-related deaths among the state’s teenagers ages 15 to 17. The report examines the overall state of teen driving in Massachusetts — including driver education,...

Massachusetts · 2d

Transportation Today News

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Massachusetts breaks ground on rail improvements to Berkshire Flyer service

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey joined local and state officials to celebrate the ground breaking for improvements to the Berkshire Flyer service. Officials gathered in Pittsfield to support the rail infrastructure improvements that will support permanent seasonal Berkshire Flyer service, improve reliability for passenger and freight trains, as well as lay the groundwork for expanded passenger […] The post Massachusetts breaks ground on rail improvements to Berkshire Flyer service appeared first on Transportation Today .

Pittsfield, MA · 3d

CommonWealth Beacon

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Rural microtransit is a lifeline. Massachusetts should help it reach more people.

We need to change how we judge whether transportation is working. Ridership matters, but it cannot be the only measure.

Massachusetts · 2d

Dorchester Reporter

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LATE BUSES, LOST TIME: City students at a dozen schools miss thousands of class minutes

School buses parked at the Boston Public Schools Department of Transportation Readville Yard, in Hyde Park, Mass. Robin Lubbock/WBU. Copyright © 2026 Boston Neighborhood News, Inc. This content may not be re-published or re-used without written permission. By Suevon Lee, WBUR. A single bus taking students to Boston’s James...

Boston, MA · 2d

fireapparatusmagazine.com

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Close Calls with Ladder Truck Prompt Marblehead (MA) Road Rerouting

MARBLEHEAD — Drivers approaching Ocean Avenue on Pleasant Street will share a single lane for through traffic and right turns under a plan intended to prevent close calls outside the fire station, where Fire Chief Jason Gilliland said passing vehicles have nearly struck department vehicles and damaged the ladder truck.

Marblehead, MA · 3d

The Cool Down

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Boston commuter faces hourslong train ordeal after leaving rail reliability conference

"We got off in the middle of a dark tunnel, then walked on the rails itself."

Boston, MA · 4d

The Cool Down

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Boston's MBTA loses up to $30M a year to fare evasion, and its crackdown yielded just 3 citations

"When you're going back and forth taking the train for classes, the money adds up."

Boston, MA · 4d

hot969boston.com

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Amtrak Urges Boston Travelers to Book Thanksgiving Trips Early

If you're planning to take the train out of Boston for Thanksgiving, Amtrak says now is the time to lock in your travel plans. The passenger rail service is urging customers to book early as it prepares for what could be another record-breaking holiday season. Thanksgiving is traditionally Amtrak's busiest travel period, and demand is already running strong following a historic 2025 holiday season that saw more than 1.2 million customer trips nationwide, nearly 6% higher than the previous year.

Boston, MA · 3d

vineyardgazette.com

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Port Council Recommends Rate Hikes

The Steamship Authority’s advisory port council agreed this week to recommend that the Steamship Authority governing board approve an across-the-board slate of fare increases for next year. The hikes are needed to ensure the Steamship Authority ends 2027 in the black, treasurer and comptroller Mark Rozum said at the...

Falmouth, MA · 2d