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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

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FHWA Approves MassDOT Plan for EV Charging Stations on Major Highway Corridors in Massachusetts 

9/20/2022 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Massachusetts to receive over $9 million in electric vehicle infrastructure funding for Federal Fiscal Year 2022

Guest Post

MassDOT, MAPFRE Insurance Reminder: Crossing Safely and Child Safety 

9/14/2022 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

With summer coming to an end, and new daily commutes to school and work, it is important to remember the importance of crossing safely at railroad tracks and child vehicle safety.

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Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles to Host Virtual 2022 Low Plate Lottery Drawing 

9/09/2022 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Drawing will be held on Tuesday, September 13, at 10 a.m.

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New: Motor Vehicle Inspection Stickers 

9/08/2022 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Starting November 1, vehicles passing inspection will get a new sticker with the month the last sticker expired, valid for one year. Starting October 1, vehicle owners will no longer receive a printed inspection report when a vehicle passes inspection

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Motor Vehicle Inspection Stickers 

9/08/2022 Massachusetts Department of Transportation