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MassDOT Announces New “Name A Snowplow” Contest for Massachusetts Elementary Schools 

11/28/2022 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Students statewide are encouraged to submit contest applications to help name 12 state-owned snowplows. Application deadline is 5 p.m. on Friday, December 23

Press Release

MassDOT Advisory: Boston, Bowker Overpass Rehabilitation Project 

11/22/2022 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Officials gathered to announce the funding of two projects for the Bowker Overpass rehabilitation

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MassDOT Safe Routes to School Program Adds 1,000th School Partnership 

11/22/2022 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Press Release

MassDOT Advisory: Thanksgiving Holiday Travel 

11/16/2022 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is encouraging members of the public to plan ahead for travel during the upcoming Thanksgiving Holiday week, use available technology tools and resources to make informed decisions and plan ahead.

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MassDOT to Host Two Virtual Public Meetings for the Cape Cod Bridges Program 

11/09/2022 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Meetings will be held on Tuesday, November 15, and on Thursday, November 17, at 6:00 p.m.

Guest Post

MassDOT, MAPFRE Insurance Reminder: Don’t Miss Out on the Turkey 

11/08/2022 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

As you prepare for your trips this coming holiday, keep these additional tips from the NHTSA in mind.

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MassDOT Announces Ninth Annual Safe Streets Smart Trips High School Video Contest Winners 

11/03/2022 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Students created videos that focused on interpreting signs and pavement markings on roadways and in school zones and explaining their meaning

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MassDOT Advisory: Taunton, Route 24 and Route 140 Interchange Bridge Replacements and Related Work 

11/02/2022 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Work through November 11 in Overnight Hours. And now through June 2027 in Daytime Hours.

Press Release

Massachusetts and Amtrak Officials Announce Valley Flyer Passenger Service Will Become Permanent 

10/28/2022 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Announcement made in Northampton as station platform is dedicated in memory of former State Representative Peter V. Kocot

Guest Post

MassDOT, MAPFRE Insurance Reminder: National Teen Driver Safety Week 

10/12/2022 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

October 16-22 is National Teen Driver Safety Week

Press Release

MassDOT Launches BIL Expenditures Website 

10/11/2022 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Project Viewer Site Displays Details on Infrastructure Projects. Including funding source, cost, and category of spending

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MassDOT Advisory: Danvers/Peabody, Quick Build Safety Improvements Planned on Route 114 from Route 128 to Route 1 

10/11/2022 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

MassDOT Launches New Website to Outline Plans and Solicit Public Feedback

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Rocks Village Bridge Reopening to Full Operation on Tuesday, October 11th 

10/11/2022 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Emergency Bridge Repairs Completed. 12’-6” Maximum Vertical Clearance for Vehicles

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Columbus Day Weekend Travel Advisory 

10/03/2022 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

No scheduled construction outside work zones beginning 5 a.m. on Friday, October 7 through 5 a.m. on Tuesday, October 11. 1-93 HOV lane Boston-Quincy opens early Thursday and Friday afternoons. Sumner Tunnel will be open for traffic Columbus Day Weekend.

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MassDOT launches the 2022-2023 Safe Routes to School Infrastructure Funding Program 

10/03/2022 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Program provides funding for design and construction services in areas surrounding elementary, middle and high schools. Application period opens today, Monday, October 3, and closes on Friday, November 18