 Pittsfield Council Paves Way for East Street ReconstructionThe City Council approved multiple property easements for the state's reconstruction of East Street, paving the way for construction next year.  Williamstown Temporary Closure of Route 2 at Green River BridgeThe closure is necessary to allow for the placement and initial setting of concrete on the bridge deck. Lenox Memorial School Joins MassDOT ProgramLenox Memorial Middle and High School joins the Massachusetts Safe Routes to School Program. MassDOT: South County Construction OperationsConstruction Operations on I-90 Eastbound and Westbound Monday, July 1, through Wednesday, July 3 Traffic will be allowed through the work zones MassDOT: Public Comment Period for Capital Investment PlanPublic comment period will be open from Thursday, June 20, through Wednesday, July 10, and may be submitted through email, a CIP Comment Tool, and at six virtual regional public information meetings MassDot Advisory: South County Construction OperationsMonday, June 24, through Saturday, June 29 Traffic will be allowed through the work zones MassDOT Alerts Customers of EZDriveMA ScamDo not open links in text messages which request payment MassDOT: South County Construction OperationsConstruction Operations on I-90 Eastbound and Westbound Monday, June 17, through Friday, June 21 Traffic will be allowed through the work zones Berkshire Schools Recognized at Safe Rules to Schools EventSilvio O. Conte Community School was one of the 273 school partners, community champions, and crossing guards recognized. The school was named an Exemplary Program of Western Mass. MassDOT Advisory: South County Construction OperationsMonday, June 10, through Friday, June 14 Traffic will be allowed through the work zones MassDOT: South County Construction OperationsLane closures will be in place during the construction operations and traffic will be able to travel through the work zones. MassDOT: South County Road MaintenanceCrews will be conducting daytime and overnight hour guardrail repair, drainage work, bridge repair, tree trimming, traffic marking, and erosion control operations at various locations and times on I-90 eastbound and westbound during the week of Monday, May 13. MassDOT Extends Public Comment Period for Beyond MobilityBeyond Mobility plan to help guide MassDOT's decision-making and investments through 2050 Comment period one step in robust public engagement efforts MassDOT: South County Road WorkLane closures will be in place during the construction operations and traffic will be able to travel through the work zones. MassDOT Public Comment Period for Beyond MobilityPlan to help guide MassDOT's decision making and investments through 2050 Comment period one step in robust public engagement efforts South County Construction OperationsConstruction Operations on I-90 Eastbound and Westbound Monday, April 8 through Friday, April 12. Traffic will be allowed through the work zones.  Pittsfield and State Clash Over Causeway Project, Causing DelayThe city and the state Department of Transportation are clashing over logistics of the Dan Casey Memorial Drive reconstruction, halting its progress.  Northern Tier Rail Gets Strong Support at HearingLocal officials and residents expressed strong support for developing the Northern Tier Passenger Rail proposal that would bring rail transit from North Adams to Boston.  MassDOT Advisory: Lane Closures in OtisWork will begin Monday, April 1, and will be conducted from Monday evening through Friday morning, during evening and overnight hours MassDOT: Roadway Safety Is a Shared ResponsibilityOperators urged to wear visible clothing, obey speed limits. Vehicle drivers reminded to "look twice" when changing lanes and turning. Statistics show 58 motorcycle operator deaths in Massachusetts in 2023 MassDOT Work Zone Awareness Billboard Design ContestThe contest aims to raise awareness of work zone safety and encourage drivers to exercise caution when passing through active construction and maintenance projects. Northern Tier Passenger Rail Study Information MeetingThe study is examining the potential benefits, costs, and investments necessary to implement passenger rail service from North Adams to Greenfield and Boston, with the speed, frequency, and reliability necessary to be a competitive option for travel along this corridor.  MassDOT Project Will Affect Traffic Near BMCBecause of this, traffic will be reduced to one lane of travel on First Street (U.S. Route 7) and North Street between Burbank Street and Abbott Street from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday through at least May 6. Temporary Traffic Interruptions Near Berkshire Medical CenterAdditional updates on changes to traffic patterns in this area will be shared as this project starts a new phase. Public Encouraged to Nominate a Crossing Guard to be HonoredThe nomination period opened on March 1, 2024, and all submissions are due by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20. |
