Massachusetts gets $130 million for Springfield rail construction
The federal award will fund construction upgrades around Springfield Union Station after final design, which is expected to begin in early 2027.
The federal award will fund construction upgrades around Springfield Union Station after final design, which is expected to begin in early 2027.
MassDOT plans to replace both I-195 bridge decks over the Palmer River in Rehoboth beginning in autumn 2026, with two traffic lanes maintained during staged construction.
MassDOT records show the Perkins Row bridge replacement reached a design resubmission milestone, while regional funding and required local property rights keep the Topsfield project on a planned path toward summer 2027 construction.
MassDOT is seeking proposals for about 20 acres of former Route 79 land beside Fall River Depot, with submissions due October 21, 2026.
MassDOT plans to close Flanders Road in Westborough (Washington St to Connector Rd) Saturday, July 18, 5 a.m.–7 p.m., with detours for east/west drivers.