 Cheshire Gets Grants for Bridge and Culvert RepairsThe town has been awarded two grants to address the decaying condition of a bridge and a culvert on Lanesborough Road.  Lanesborough Elementary Students Visited by Their Named SnowplowOn Monday, they unveiled the sign on the side of the truck that included the school's name and a polar bear in a "boss" suit.  East Street Reconstruction Starting This SpringEast Street is planned to get more bumpy as construction looms for the street's redevelopment project.  MassDOT: Becket Daytime Bridge Repairs on I-90 Eastbound, WestboundLane closures in place Tuesday, Feb. 17, through Friday, Feb. 20, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.  State Planning to Temporarily Shut Down Route 8 Bridge in ClarksburgThe temporary bridge is expected to serve until MassDOT installs a new one in five years. MassDOT Advisory: Becket Daytime Bridge Repairs on I-90Lane closures in place Monday, February 2, through Friday, February 6, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. MassDOT Annual Safe Routes to School Program Yard Sign Design ContestThe annual contest raises awareness for transportation-related themes that help support school safety for walking and biking to school and is open to students in second through eighth grade who attend participating SRTS partner public schools. MassDOT Announces Municipal Speed Feedback Signage ProgramProgram will provide municipalities with solar-powered, data-capable speed feedback signs MassDOT: South County Daytime Construction Operations on I-90Lane closures in place during various hours week of Monday, December 1 RMV: Beware of Scam TextsRMV cautions public to beware of scam texts stating money is owed for motor vehicle violations MassDOT: Daytime Construction Operations on I-90Lane closures in place during various hours Monday, Nov. 24, and Tuesday, Nov. 25 MassDOT Launches Community Culvert, Unpaved Roads GrantsMassDOT Announces Launch of Community Culvert and Unpaved Roads Grant Programs; Grant Central Updates to Make it Easier for Municipalities to Apply for Grants MassDOT: Daytime Construction on I-90 Eastbound and WestboundLane and shoulder closures in place during various hours week of Monday, Nov. 17 MassDOT Launches Car Safety Starter Kit CampaignSafety kits will be distributed to new drivers at road test locations and driver education schools MassDOT: Lee Drainage Repairs on I-90 WestboundShoulder closure will be in effect Wednesday, November 5, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Mass DOT: Lee Temporary Lane Closures on I-90 Eastbound and WestboundTemporary lane closures will remain in place through 4:00 p.m. for bridge repairs MassDOT: Temporary Closure of Route 2 in FloridaClosure expected to remain in place until fuel spill and crash cleanup is completed MassDOT: Daytime Bridge Work and Lane Closures on I-90All work is weather dependent MassDOT Announces Reprocurement for Service Plazas ContractFocus remains delivering the highest-quality service plazas and best value for taxpayers MassDOT: South County Daytime Paving and Bridge Work on I-90All work is weather dependent. MassDOT: Daytime Bridge Repairs and Lane Closures on I-90Lane closures in place Tuesday, Oct. 14, through Friday, Oct. 17 MassDot Advisory: South County Overnight and Daytime Construction on I-90Lane closures in place during various hours week of Sunday, Oct. 5 MassDOT: Overnight and Daytime Construction on I-90Lane closures in place during various hours week of Sunday, Sept. 28 MassDOT: Lanesborough Daytime Paving Operations on Mall RoadRoad will be closed on Tuesday, Sept. 23, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. MassDOT 12th Annual Safe Streets Smart Trips Video ContestThis contest encourages students to showcase their understanding of roadway safety across all travel modes to try to decrease pedestrian and bicyclist injuries and fatalities MassDOT: Stockbridge, West Stockbridge, Becket Overnight and Daytime Construction on I-90Lane closures in place during various hours week of Sunday, September 21 MassDOT: Pittsfield Paving Operations on First St. and North Street RoundaboutDaytime paving on Thursday, September 18, Friday, September 19, and Monday, September 22, from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. MassDOT: South County Overnight and Daytime Construction on I-90Lane closures in place during various hours during the week of Sunday, Sept. 14 MassDOT: Advisory: South County Overnight and Daytime Construction on I-90Lane closures in place during various hours week of Sunday, September 7 MassDot: South County Overnight and Daytime Construction on I-90Lane closures in place during various hours week of Sunday, August 31 MassDOT Releases People and Transportation Project ReportReport highlights barriers to transportation access in Springfield area 86 percent of surveyed clients expressed support for fare-free RTA service MassDOT: Overnight and Daytime Construction on I-90Lane closures in place during various hours week of Sunday, August 24 MassDOT: South County Overnight and Daytime Construction on I-90Lane closures in place during various hours week of Sunday, August 10 MassDOT: Lee Bridge Inspection on I-90 Eastbound at Mile Marker 8.8Wednesday, Aug. 6, from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. MassDOT: South County Overnight and Daytime Construction on I-90Lane closures in place during various hours week of Sunday, August 3  MassDOT Plans $19M Fix for Bridge North Adams Hopes to Tear DownThe disconnect had attendees who filled City Council Chambers on Tuesday for a public hearing confused as to why the state was going to spend nearly $19 million to preserve the 62-year-old span. Williamstown Con Comm OKs Pedestrian Ramps for BridgeThe Conservation Commission on Thursday OK'd a state plan to build two accessible curb ramps on a sidewalk where Cold Spring Road (Routes 2 and 7) crosses Hemlock Brook. MassDOT Sets Hearing on Veterans Memorial Bridge PlansThe state Department of Transportation is holding a public hearing on potential plans for the Veterans Memorial Bridge. MassDOT: Otis, Standisfield Temporary Closure of Route 8Closure expected to remain in place until repairs are completed MassDOT: South County Overnight and Daytime Construction on I-90Lane closures in place during various hours week of Sunday, July 13 Public Hearing Set on Pittsfield's Pontoosuc Bridge ProjectThe state Department of Transportation is holding a public hearing on the replacement of the Pontoosuc Avenue bridge. MassDOT: South County Construction OperationsLane closures will be in effect during overnight and daytime hours Overnight Gas Work to Cause Lane Closures on Route 7, Route 20The work, which involves trenching across the highway at four locations, is set to occur from Sunday, June 8, through Thursday, June 26. MassDOT Announces Overnight I-90 Construction in Western MassachusettsThe work is set to occur from Monday, June 9, through Thursday, June 12, and will involve guardrail repair, drainage structure work, and bridge painting. MassDOT Launches Comment Period for FY26-FY30 Capital Investment PlanPublic comment period will be open from Friday, May 23, through Thursday, June 12, and comments may be submitted through email, a comment tool, and at six virtual regional public information meetings West Stockbridge, Becket Construction Operations on I-90 Eastbound and WestboundLane closures and detours will be in effect during overnight hours I-90 Overnight Lane Closures Scheduled for Construction in West Stockbridge and StockbridgeThese operations will involve bridge painting, drainage structure work, and guardrail repairs, requiring lane closures during overnight hours. Pittsfield Street Improvement Project: May 27 to May 30This schedule is subject to change based upon weather conditions. Conte Community School Crossing Guard RecognizedThis annual contest, which began in 2021, recognizes and highlights the important role crossing guards play in helping students and families safely travel to schools. Governor Announces Funding to Enhance Transit in Berkshire CountyThe Berkshire Regional Transit Authority was awarded funding for two fully accessible vehicles, and the South County Connector received funding for one fully accessible vehicle. |
