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RIDOT delays reopening of Interstate 195 in East Providence after bridge removal

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation said cleanup continued Saturday morning after the demolition of a bridge over Interstate 195 in East Providence. It said reopening the highway has been delayed because of the weather. "Due to weather conditions, the 10 a.m. partial lane opening has been adjusted," RIDOT said...

East Providence, RI · 15h
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North Providence's New School Is Swamped by Drop-Off Traffic

Parents and neighbors near the new Morgan Avenue elementary school face crowded drop-off and pick-up; police plan a drone survey and the council asked school officials for a plan, with the item returning in December. North Providence, R.I. — The North Providence Town Council voted Wednesday night to ask school...

North Providence, RI · 1d
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Oaklawn Avenue Flooding Can Only Be Eased, Not Ended, Officials Say

Drivers on Wilbur Avenue near Oaklawn Avenue still face flooding. Officials said drainage dating to the 1930s means relief will be partial, a second pipe awaits a state grant, and the warning sensor has been repaired. Cranston, R.I. — Flooding at the dip on Wilbur Avenue fed by Oaklawn Avenue...

Cranston, RI · 15h
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Recap: Cranston Panel Advances Overnight Parking Pilot, Adopts Stormwater Rules

Ward 3 overnight parking could start Jan. 5, 2027, if the full council approves. New impervious surface limits move forward, and the Midway Road soil pile is expected gone within weeks. Cranston, R.I. — Cranston's Ordinance Committee on Wednesday night sent a proposed overnight parking pilot program to the full...

Cranston, RI · 1d
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RIDOT says this weekend's overnight closure of I-195 was designed to lessen impact

(WJAR) — The Rhode Island Department of Transportation is getting the word out about this weekend's closure of I-195. Both I-195 east and westbound in East Providence will close overnight on Friday for demolition of the Potter Street Bridge. The closure begins at 10:00 p.m. on Friday night, and...

East Providence, RI · 2d

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Downtown New Bedford Exit Closing for Two and a Half Years

Heading into Downtown New Bedford or the waterfront? The I-195 East exit ramp to Route 18 South closes in December and will stay shut through Spring 2029.

New Bedford, MA · 8d

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Logan Express Bus Service Moves To Quincy As Remote Terminal Is Built In Braintree

As construction gets underway on the new remote terminal at the Logan Express in Braintree, the Logan Express bus pickup is heading to Quincy.

Quincy, MA · 2d

newportthisweek.com

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Train Ride on Proposed Pedestrian Trail Draws Plenty of Interest

The historic Budd Rail diesel car sometimes seen chugging along Burma Road was originally built for the Canadian National Railway, but these days it operates on the Newport & Narragansett Bay Railroad and is known as the “Islander Touring Train.”. On Nov. 1, the train was filled to capacity...

Portsmouth, RI · 2d

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Nearly 3 Inches of Rain Floods Falmouth and Brockton, Shuts Down Roads

Nearly three inches of rain turned streets into rivers across Falmouth and Brockton on Friday, floating trash barrels through a gas station parking lot, partially submerging gas pumps, and even flooding the Falmouth police station itself. Off-duty officers were called in to help manage the chaos as road crews scrambled to close flooded stretches on both ends, leaving at least one local business barely able to operate.

Falmouth, MA · 14h

Country Herald

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Massachusetts Winter Weather: Invisible Hazard Could Turn Trips Deadly Overnight

Overnight freezing can turn bridges, highways and neighborhood streets into slippery hazards without warning.

Massachusetts · 21h

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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 · 2d

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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 · 2d

WBZ NewsRadio 1030

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Most Of Green Line To Shut Down For Eight Days Starting On Nov. 7

Starting Saturday, Nov. 7, many Green Line riders will once again be relying on shuttle buses as the MBTA continues its modernization work and signal upgrades.

Boston, MA · 1d

Dianna Carney

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Plymouth Is Closing Six Sandwich Street Parking Spaces: Here's How to Avoid Getting Towed

The Town of Plymouth, Massachusetts, has shared with the community that six parking spaces on Sandwich Street, directly across from La Bamba restaurant, will be temporarily closed from Tuesday, November 10th, through Tuesday, November 24th, while construction continues on the Jenney Pond Project. Two of the six spaces will hold construction equipment for the project and will stay closed for the full two-week period.

Plymouth, MA · 1d

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 · 3d

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Boston's $2.40 T Ride Ranked Cheapest Subway Fare in the Nation

Boston's subway fare just earned a distinction that has nothing to do with how often the trains run on time: the MBTA is now ranked the most affordable metro system for local riders anywhere in the United States. A $2.40 single ticket on the T works out to just 1.21% of Boston's average daily wage of $198, according to new global research comparing transit costs to local incomes.

Boston, MA · 2d

Boston 25 News WFXT

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Green Line service suspended in parts of Boston for signal upgrades

Green Line riders will need to plan for alternative routes as service is suspended along several portions of the line for critical signal upgrades.

Boston, MA · 17h

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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 · 3d

The Swellesley Report

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Wellesley commuter rail warning: It’s a shuttle bus weekend

On Saturday, November 7 and Sunday, November 8, shuttle buses will replace commuter rail service on the MBTA Framingham/Worcester line through Wellesley as track work is conducted. There will be multiple shuttle bus options available to and from both Back Bay and South Station:. Framingham to Wellesley Hills all stops,...

Wellesley, MA · 2d