About the Route 24 over Route 140 improvements - Taunton

The Route 24 over Route 140 Project will provide residents, commuters, and visitors with an efficient and seamless travel experience, promoting sustainable transportation options and improving overall safety and accessibility.

Project Goals

• Strengthen Multimodal Connections: Enhance the integration between different modes of transportation, including walking, cycling, bus services, and rail travel. This project aims to make it easier for everyone to reach the Taunton Commuter Rail Station, whether they are on foot, on a bike, or using public transit.
• Improve Accessibility: Ensure that the Taunton Commuter Rail Station is accessible to all members of the community. We are committed to modernizing our highway system to support the creation of a transportation hub that serves the diverse needs of the region.
• Promote Sustainable Transportation: By improving connectivity to the commuter rail station, we encourage the use of public transportation, thereby reducing traffic congestion and lowering carbon emissions. This project supports our broader goals of sustainability and environmental stewardship.

Project Components

The project consists of improvements along 1.2 miles of Route 24 and 0.8 miles of Route 140, including modifications to the interchange system. Specifically:

• Route 24 Reconstruction: The reconstruction of a section of Route 24 that will enhance safety by improved shoulders and upgrade acceleration/deceleration lanes.
• Bridge Replacements:
  • Route 24 bridges over Route 140 and the Middleborough Secondary rail line
  • 24 over MBTA/Commuter Rail
  • Cotley Culvert on Route 140
• Interchange Modifications: Key modifications include constructing a new off-ramp from Route 24 Southbound to Route 140 Northbound and providing two-lane entrance ramps from Route 140 to Route 24.
• Widening Route 140: Route 140 will be widened to include a new southbound bypass lane between the intersections of Route 24 Southbound and Northbound ramps, along with additional turning lanes. Traffic signals along Route 140 will also be upgraded or replaced.
• Stevens Street Interchange Improvements: Minor improvements are proposed at the Stevens Street interchange to accommodate the widening along Route 140.