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New wrong-way driving technology detected over 215 incidents across Massachusetts
WPRI 12 News
Gas prices dip in RI, Mass
Cape Cod Chronicle
Town Pushes For Rt. 6 Ramp Improvements
HARWICH – The town has entered into discussions with the state about Route 6 acceleration and deceleration lane improvements at Exits 82 and 85. A high number of vehicle crashes have occurred at the interchanges in recent years as traffic congestion stalls when vehicles merge. “This was a positive...
fallriverreporter.com
Free 113-space parking lot set to open at Fall River’s waterfront
Some free waterfront parking is coming to the City of Fall River. The Fall River Redevelopment Authority has announced that the new 113-space parking lot at 45 Anawan Street will open on Thursday. The FRRA states that the new lot will greatly enhance access to the many attractions and amenities...
Daily Free Press
Green Line service suspended Halloween weekend for signal upgrades
The Green Line B branch will be suspended Oct. 31 through Nov. 1 between Babcock Street and North Station for work on signal upgrades within the central subway tunnel, according to the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority. The Green Line’s central signal informs train operators how fast they can drive and...
northstarreporter.com
Dianna Carney
Plymouth Drivers: Avoid Seven Hills Road During Drainage Work
Drivers who use Seven Hills Road in Plymouth, Massachusetts, should plan an alternate route as storm drainage improvements bring a partial road closure beginning the week of October 26, according to an announcement from the Town of Plymouth’s Department of Public Works.
hoodline.com
Thirty Years After Flood Drowned Green Line, Boston Still Racing to Tame Muddy River
Thirty years ago this week, more than 12 inches of rain fell across the Boston area over two days, and the Muddy River did what engineers had long feared: it overflowed, sending floodwater crashing into the Green Line and shutting down subway service for six days. Kenmore Square's MBTA station ended up with more than six feet of water on its steps, and the flooding paralyzed portions of all four Green Line branches, stranded motorists on Storrow Drive, and ultimately caused an estimated $100 million in damage.
Dorchester Reporter
Red Line to speed up on North Quincy-JFK stretch
More Red Line passengers can soon expect faster travel times, MBTA General Manager and Interim Transportation Secretary Phil Eng said Thursday as he also touted higher top speeds along a swath of the Orange Line. “I want to tell our Red Line riders that in the next few weeks, we...
Trains.com
MBTA board approves purchase of new Siemens locomotives
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority board of directors on Thursday unanimously approved the purchase of 20 Siemens Charger locomotives — 10 diesel-electric units and 10 dual-mode battery-catenary electric hybrids — for $310.4 million. William Wolfgang, the MBTA’s senior director of vehicle engineering, told the board the agency “has, obviously, an immediate need for [...] Read More...
Martha's Vineyard Times
SSA standby line still nixed
After public outcry from Falmouth, the Steamship Authority (SSA) board opted to not reinstate a general standby line. The board unanimously voted on Tuesday to keep using only the Blue Line, a standby line meant only for Islanders, a change that was implemented last year over concerns about congestion from construction in Woods Hole and Vineyard Haven, including the new mainland terminal.
The Enterprise
Avon road work to cause overnight traffic detours
Bridge work under Route 24 will detour South Street westbound traffic in Avon for several hours early Oct. 23. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation plans to perform the work between midnight and 4 a.m., according to a community announcement. The work is anticipated to be completed by the morning of Oct. 23. Drivers traveling through the affected area should expect delays, reduce their speed and use caution. The work is weather dependent and could change without notice. South Street westbound detour in Avon Traffic approaching South Street from West Main Street will be directed to continue northbound on West Main Street. Drivers will then turn left onto Harrison Boulevard and travel westbound before turning left onto Central Street and heading southbound. They can continue on Central Street to South Street. Signs and messages will be in place to direct drivers through the work area. How to check Massachusetts traffic conditions Travelers can check live cameras, travel times, real-time traffic conditions and project information through the Mass511 mobile app or at www.mass511.com . Users also can subscribe to text and email traffic alerts. Travelers can dial 511 and select a route for real-time conditions or follow @MassDOT on X for road
barnstableenews.com
Paving Scheduled for a Portion of Mary Dunn Road
Beginning Monday, October 26, a contractor working for the Town of Barnstable, C. Naughton, Corp., is scheduled to complete final paving as part of the Mary Dunn Road Water Main Replacement Project. Work will take place from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, weather permitting, and is expected to take three weeks to complete.
hoodline.com
nbcboston.com
Traffic delays on I-495 after cement truck rolls over in Mansfield
A cement truck rolled over on Interstate 495 in Mansfield, Massachusetts, impacting traffic for hours during the morning commute Thursday. State police say troopers responded to the rollover crash around 5:10 a.m. on I-495 south near Exit 31, and found the commercial vehicle on its side. The Massachusetts Department of...