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 Healey-Driscoll Administration Urges Preparedness Ahead of Anticipated Winter Storm  

1/23/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Extreme cold on Saturday will be followed by a significant snowstorm on Sunday and Monday; Governor directs non-emergency Executive Department state employees to not report to their workplaces on Monday, urges employers to consider remote work

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At MMA, Governor Healey Announces Major Infusion of Support for Municipal Transportation Projects, Local Aid  

1/23/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Governor files four-year $1.2 billion Chapter 90 bill that preserves 50 percent increase, will propose 4.4% increase to local aid; MassDOT launches first-of-its-kind program for municipal bridge repair

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MassDOT Announces Full Beneficial Use Milestone on Route 79-Davol Street Corridor Improvements 

1/22/2026 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Final construction activities will continue through 2026 construction season

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RMV Unveils Redesigned Disability Placard to Improve Efficiency  

1/15/2026 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Guest Post

MassDOT, MAPFRE Insurance Reminder: Resolve to Wear Seat Belts 

1/15/2026 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

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MassDOT Announces 10th Annual Safe Routes to School Program Yard Sign Design Contest 

1/05/2026 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

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MassDOT Announces the Winners of the 2025 “Name A Snowplow” Contest 

12/19/2025 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Names will be displayed on 12 MassDOT snowplows that will be in service during the 2025/2026 winter season

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MassDOT, Travelers Marketing’s Community Voices, and the City of Chelsea Join to Support Pedestrian Safety 

12/17/2025 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

“Drive Like You Care; Walk Like It, Too”

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Governor Healey Delivers $50 Million for Road Paving to Enhance Safety, Improve Travel  

12/17/2025 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Funding provided to 34 communities to pave approximately 217 miles of roads

Guest Post

MassDOT, MAPFRE Insurance Reminder: Wintry Travel Tips 

12/15/2025 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

As New Englanders, we face the winter by being ready for snow, ice, and traffic.

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MassDOT Announces New Municipal Speed Feedback Signage Program 

12/10/2025 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Program will provide municipalities with solar-powered, data-capable speed feedback signs

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MassDOT Hosts Ribbon Cutting to Celebrate Completion of Charlton, Oxford Route 20 Roadway Reconstruction Project One Year Early 

12/08/2025 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Project comes in on budget and a full year ahead of schedule significantly increasing safety for drivers, bikers, and pedestrians.

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MassDOT and the RMV Recognize Older Driver Safety Awareness Week 

12/03/2025 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

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MassDOT Extends Deadline for “Name A Snowplow” Contest 

12/02/2025 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Students statewide are encouraged to submit contest applications. Application deadline is 5:00 p.m. on Friday, December 12