Public Hearing Notice  Springfield – 3 bridge replacements: St. James Avenue over CSX, Tapley Street over I-291 and CSX, St. James Avenue over I-291

A Design Public Hearing will be held to present the design for the proposed Replacement of St. James and Tapley Street Bridges project in Springfield, MA.

Purpose:

The purpose of this hearing is to provide the public with the opportunity to become fully acquainted with the proposed project. All views and comments submitted in response to the hearing will be reviewed and considered to the maximum extent possible.

Proposal:

The proposed project consists of the replacement of Bridge S-24-017 (St. James Avenue over CSX) and S-24-071 (St. James Avenueover I-291), along with associated roadway and traffic improvements on St. James Avenue, Page Boulevard, and the St. James Avenue/I-291 Interchange in Springfield, Massachusetts. In conjunction with the St. James Avenue bridge replacement, MassDOT is also proposing the replacement of the Tapley Street bridge (Bridge S-24-070). The project will also prioritize operational efficiency and safety enhancements while incorporating pedestrian and bicycle accommodations as part of the bridge replacement efforts.

A secure right-of-way is necessary for this project. Acquisitions in fee and permanent or temporary easements may be required. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is responsible for acquiring all needed rights in private or public lands. MassDOT’s policy concerning land acquisitions will be presented in the hearing.

Project inquiries, written statements and other exhibits regarding the proposed undertaking may be submitted to Carrie E. Lavallee, P.E., Chief Engineer, via e-mail to massdotmajorprojects@dot.state.ma.us or via US Mail to Suite 7210, 10 Park Plaza, Boston, MA 02116, Attention: Major Projects, Project File No. 612167. Statements and exhibits intended for inclusion in the hearing transcript must be emailed or postmarked no later than ten (10) business days after the hearing is hosted.

MassDOT provides translation, interpretation, and other reasonable accommodations upon request. Requests should be made at least ten (10) business days prior to the event. Please contact MassDOT’s Highway Project Accommodations office at MassDOTHighwayProjectAccommodations@dot.state.ma.us for your accommodation needs.

In case of inclement weather, a cancellation announcement will be posted on this website.