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MassDOT Celebrates 15 Miles of New Shared Use Paths Opened in 2024  

12/30/2024 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Shared use paths enhance pedestrian and bicyclist safety, helping to make Massachusetts’ transportation network more inclusive

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MassDOT Announces the Winners of the 2024 “Name A Snowplow” Contest 

12/23/2024 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Competition for Elementary and Middle School Students Highlights the Dedication of Public Works Employees During the Winter Season

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Ahead of Holiday Season, MassDOT Encourages Travelers to Plan Ahead 

12/19/2024 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

HOV lane to deploy early December 19, December 20, December 26, and December 27; no scheduled construction December 24 through December 26, December 31 through January 2

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MassDOT Extends Deadline for “Name A Snowplow” Contest 

12/03/2024 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Students statewide are encouraged to submit contest applications. Application deadline is 5:00 p.m. on Friday, December 13

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MassDOT Announces 3rd Annual “Name A Snowplow” Contest 

11/01/2024 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Elementary students statewide are encouraged to submit contest applications. Application deadline is 5:00 p.m. on Friday, December 6

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Sumner Tunnel Reopens After Final Weekend Closure of Restoration 

10/07/2024 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Project remains on track to be completed ahead of schedule with just minor work left

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Sumner Tunnel Re-opened Today Before Morning Commute 

8/05/2024 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

4-week closure focused on roadway, safety, and climate resiliency

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Route 2 Study Released for Public Comment  

6/25/2024 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

MassDOT seeks input on plans to improve safety and multi-modal accommodations for the 16 municipalities along Route 2 in Massachusetts

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MassDOT Alerts Customers of EZDriveMA Scam 

6/17/2024 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

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Planned Closure of Sumner Tunnel this Summer Reduced to One Month 

5/07/2024 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Additional Weekend Work Minimizes Closure Impact  Discounted or Free Public Transportation Options to be Provided to Drivers.

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MassDOT Announces the Winners of the “Name A Snowplow” Contest   

12/22/2023 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Competition for Elementary and Middle School Students Helps Recognize the Dedication of Public Works Employees During the Winter Season

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Advisory: Thanksgiving Holiday Travel  

11/17/2023 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Thursday: Registry customer service locations and state offices closed. Sumner Tunnel open the weekends of November 17 and November 24. MBTA adding Silver Line 1 service to and from Logan Airport November 18-November 26

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MassDOT Installs New Intersection Conflict Warning System at Route 7 and Monument Mountain Regional High School Drive 

4/12/2023 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

New traffic system seeks to improve intersection safety and reduce crashes

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MassDOT Launches Billboard Design Contest to Support National Work Zone Awareness Week 

3/29/2023 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

College students in Massachusetts encouraged to create work zone safety messages

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MassDOT Advisory: Holiday Travel  

12/21/2022 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

HOV Lane will open early during afternoons of December 22, 23, 29, and 30. The Sumner Tunnel will be open to traffic the weekends of December 23 and December 30