Public Hearing Notice  River Street Bridge Replacement - design public hearing

Purpose:

The purpose of this hearing is to provide an opportunity for members of the Hyde Park community to become fully acquainted with MassDOT’s plans to replace the River Street Bridge. 25% design plans for the replacement bridge and the permanent utility bridge which will provide a bicycle and pedestrian connection over the Amtrak/MBTA Northeast Corridor rail line once the existing River Street Bridge is removed will be presented at the hearing. Attendees will also be presented with information regarding construction staging, anticipated duration, and how the propose replacement bridge will connect to the Hyde Park Commuter Rail station.

The River Street Bridge has been closed to vehicle traffic and two detours in place since May of 2022. To lessen community impacts, MassDOT is currently repairing the existing bridge with the goal of reopening it in spring, 2024, but the agency remains committed to a full, permanent replacement which will be easier to maintain and reliable for all users in the long-term. All members of the Hyde Park community are encouraged to attend.

To ensure its meetings are accessible, MassDOT reasonably provides: translation, interpretation, modifications, accommodations, alternative formats, and auxiliary aids and services. To request such services, please contact MassDOT’s Chief Diversity and Civil Rights Officer at 857-368-8580 or MassDOT.CivilRights@dot.state.ma.us. For adequate time to process such request, please make them as early as possible, ideally 10-15 days prior to the event.

Project inquiries may also be emailed to massdotprojectmanagement@dot.state.ma.us. Please submit any written statements regarding the proposed undertaking to: Carrie A. Lavallee, P.E., Chief Engineer, MassDOT, 10 Park Plaza, Boston, MA 02116, Attention: PROJECT MANAGEMENT, PROJECT FILE NO. 606901.