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Late buses, lost time: Boston students at a dozen schools miss thousands of class minutes
A single bus taking students to Boston's James Curley K-8 School was late for the morning bell more than 150 times last year. The students riding that bus, HS510, lost up to 1,933 minutes of class time for that academic year. That adds up to about a week of missed...
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Taunton Daily Gazette
Taunton drivers face overnight roadwork detours
Drivers using Route 24 and Route 140 in Taunton should expect overnight lane closures and detours from Nov. 1 through 5 while the Massachusetts Department of Transportation performs roadwork at the interchange. The work will run nightly from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. the following morning, according to a community announcement. Work is anticipated to be completed by the morning of Nov. 6. Lane closures are planned on Route 24 and Route 140 during working hours. Several ramps and portions of the interchange will also be affected by detours. Route 24 detours Drivers traveling on Route 24 southbound who would normally use exit 17A, Ramp B, should continue south and take exit 16 to Padelford Street. Drivers should turn left onto Padelford Street, turn right onto the ramp to Route 24 northbound and take exit 17A to Route 140 southbound. Drivers on Route 24 northbound who would normally use exit 17B, Ramp D, should take exit 17A to Route 140 southbound, then take exit 19A to Stevens Street and use the on-ramp to Route 140 northbound. Route 140 detours Drivers on Route 140 northbound should take exit 20A to Route 24 northbound and then exit 20B to Route 44 westbound.
Dianna Carney
Plymouth Drivers: Get Ready For Nighttime Detours on Court Street for Water Main Work
If you drive through Plymouth Center after dark, plan on a few extra minutes starting Sunday night. The Town of Plymouth, Massachusetts, announced that nighttime road closures and traffic detours will be in effect on Court Street beginning Sunday, November 1st, while crews work on the Cherry Street water main replacement project. According to the town's announcement, the work will run overnight from 7 PM to 5 AM and is expected to last about a week.
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.
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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
Taunton bridge work brings months of daytime noise
Bridge work at Scadding Street over the Snake River in Taunton is expected to bring daytime construction noise through Dec. 31 but no lane closures. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation plans to conduct the work from 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., according to a community announcement. Work began on Oct. 26 and is scheduled to continue through Dec. 31. Drivers should not encounter lane closures related to the project. However, MassDOT said nearby residents and travelers may hear noise as crews drive piles for the bridge. The schedule is weather dependent and could change without notice. How to check Taunton traffic conditions Travelers can check live cameras, travel times, real-time traffic conditions and project information through the Mass511 mobile app or at mass511.com . Users can also subscribe to traffic alerts by text and email. This story was produced with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct . This article originally appeared on The Taunton Daily Gazette: Taunton bridge work brings months of daytime noise
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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.
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Mary Dunn Road paving operations shift to overnight hours beginning November 2
HYANNIS – The Town of Barnstable is advising motorists that paving operations on Mary Dunn Road will shift to overnight hours beginning Monday, November 2, with temporary lane closures expected during the work. According to the Barnstable Department of Public Works, town contractor C. Naughton Corp. will conduct paving...
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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.