Phase 1 Early Action Construction
- Culvert Replacements and Related Track Work – complete
- Wetland Construction – complete
- Tarkiln Hill Road Grade Crossing Improvements – complete
- Four Bridge Replacements – complete
Culvert Replacements Update
Installed 46 culverts as part of the drainage system. Constructed five wetland mitigation areas and began monitoring their success.
Four Bridge Replacements Update
Work has been completed for the for the bridge replacements and related track work at the North and South Cotley railroad bridges in Berkley, the Cedar Swamp railroad bridge in Lakeville, and the Fall Brook railroad bridge in Freetown.
Early Action Building Demolition Update
MBTA's contractor has completed the following early action building demolition work to prepare for follow-on Phase 1 station and Main Line construction.
The former structures at 1141 County St., Taunton; 15 Richmond Road, Freetown; 2804 North Main Street, 825 Davol St., and 61 Pearce St., Fall River; 3 Adams Lane, Berkley; 161 South Main Street and 52 West Grove Street, Middleborough; 91 Old Colony Avenue, Taunton; 2 and 6 Wye Street in Berkley; and 387 Church Street, New Bedford, have been demolished.
Phase 1 Main Line Construction Update
The MBTA Fiscal and Management Control Board (FMCB) approved the first major construction contract to build the Fall River Secondary on May 11, 2020. The second package, which includes the New Bedford Main Line, the Middleborough Secondary, and the signal system for the entire Phase 1 corridor, was approved on August 24, 2020. Construction was completed in 2024.