Supporting cities and towns to upgrade locally-owned infrastructure
$325M was distributed to cities and towns for improvements to locally-owned roads and bridges, through the Chapter 90 formula. Cities and towns can use this flexible funding to pursue local priorities for infrastructure repairs or upgrades.
Explore the map below to learn how Fair Share supports local bridge and road projects
Note: Supplemental Chapter 90 funding shown here consists of FY24 GAA ($100M), FY25 GAA ($45M), FY26 Capital Funding ($100M) and FY25 Fair Share Supplemental Budget ($80M).
Modernizing state-owned bridges to meet new safety standards
$50M supported projects to bring state-owned bridges up to modern standards, making sure they’re safe and reliable for everyone who uses our roads. MassDOT regularly surveys bridges across the state and prioritizes repairs for bridges with structural deficiencies that need to be urgently addressed. Fair Share funds are accelerating MassDOT’s progress through the backlog of much-needed bridge repairs.
Explore the map of Fair Share-funded bridge repairs and upgrades
Impact Spotlight: bridge modernization in Andover and Lawrence
Fair Share is funding the replacement of six bridges on I-495 on the Andover and Lawrence border, which carry traffic over Route 28 and the MBTA Haverhill Commuter Rail line. I-495 is a vital connector linking eastern Massachusetts to Cape Cod and southern New Hampshire. Private vehicles and heavy trucks delivering freight across the Commonwealth travel this interstate. Route 28 is a regional road that connects homes, businesses, medical care, and educational opportunities. These bridge replacements will meet modern safety standards and support safer travel. Innovative bridge design with new, lower-maintenance joints will mean less disruption for drivers on I-495 and Route 28.
Meeting the transportation needs of rural communities
The FY25 Fair Share Supplemental budget committed to $33.5M to address the unique transportation challenges facing rural communities. Modern and functional infrastructure is vital for rural communities, providing access to important economic, recreational and environmental opportunities for locals and those travelling from across the state.
Transportation investments in rural and small communities include:
- $10M for micro transit and last mile solutions that are particularly important for people who live outside of areas served by the MBTA and RTA transit networks.
- $7M to repair, maintain and upgrade unpaved roads, which are most often found in rural areas.
- $16.5M to assist communities with designing, replacing and modernizing culverts and small bridges. Without these investments, bridge closures or culvert washouts can add significant time to journeys for commuters, school buses and emergency vehicles.
Unlocking capital to invest in our transportation network
The Healey-Driscoll Administration is leveraging Fair Share revenue to unlock historic levels of investment in transportation infrastructure across the state. Governor Healey signed legislation in 2025 dedicating up to $550 million per year from Fair Share to the Commonwealth Transportation Fund (CTF). Over the next 10 years, these investments will expand the CTF's credit capacity by over $5 billion, providing much-needed capital for major infrastructure projects.
| Last updated: | February 5, 2026 |
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