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City of Boston Restarts Rutherford Avenue Design As Funding Deadline Looms

The city needs to submit a design plan within the next few months or risk losing almost $200 million in funding.

February 4, 2026

MassDOT and MBTA Are Studying Expanded Ferry Service

Possible new ferry route destinations include other coastal cities and towns like Gloucester, Salem, Chelsea, and Everett.

November 10, 2025

MassDOT Road Project Will Shut Down Half of the Orange Line for 9 Days, Starting Friday

The silver lining: the new bridges that MassDOT is building will create wider sidewalks, protected bike paths, and more dedicated bus lanes to improve connections between East Somerville and Sullivan Square.

The Rest of Boston’s New North Washington Street Bridge Will Open This Winter

The completion of the bridge deck will add a fourth lane for motor vehicles to invite more traffic into downtown Boston.

October 17, 2024