MassDOT Board Approves $79 Million Contract to Start Building Mystic River Bike and Pedestrian Bridge mass.streetsblog.org/2026/09/23/m...
MassDOT Board Approves $79 Million Contract to Start Building Mystic River Bike and Pedestrian Bridge - Streetsblog Massachusetts
MassDOT expects the construction project to last about three years.
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September 23, 2026 at 7:47 PM
MassDOT Board Approves $79 Million Contract to Start Building Mystic River Bike and Pedestrian Bridge mass.streetsblog.org/2026/09/23/m...
MassDOT Starts Planning New Car-Free Crossing of the Charles River Next to Museum of Science - mass.streetsblog.org/2025/08/15/m...
MassDOT Starts Planning New Car-Free Crossing of the Charles River Next to Museum of Science - Streetsblog Massachusetts
MassDOT officials say that they’re in the “early development stage” for planning a new car-free crossing of the Charles River from Leverett Circle in Boston to Land Boulevard in Cambridge, based on a ...
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August 15, 2025 at 1:51 PM
MassDOT Starts Planning New Car-Free Crossing of the Charles River Next to Museum of Science - mass.streetsblog.org/2025/08/15/m...
MassDOT To Begin Construction On New Mystic River Car-Free Bridge Next Year - mass.streetsblog.org/2025/10/22/t...
MassDOT To Begin Construction On New Mystic River Car-Free Bridge Next Year - Streetsblog Massachusetts
MassDOT will host a virtual public hearing on Tuesday at 7 pm for its proposed Mystic River bicycle pedestrian bridge between Somerville and Everett.
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October 22, 2025 at 1:19 PM
MassDOT To Begin Construction On New Mystic River Car-Free Bridge Next Year - mass.streetsblog.org/2025/10/22/t...
Construction of the Mystic River Car-Free bridge connecting Metro Boston to the Northern Strand Community Trail starts next year!
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MassDOT To Begin Construction On New Mystic River Car-Free Bridge Next Year - Streetsblog Massachusetts
MassDOT hopes to open its proposed Mystic River bicycle pedestrian bridge between Somerville and Everett before the end of 2029.
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October 22, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Construction of the Mystic River Car-Free bridge connecting Metro Boston to the Northern Strand Community Trail starts next year!
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MassDOT lit up multiple bridges to honor country music icon Dolly Parton 💜 https://www.wcvb.com/article/dolly-parton-cause-of-death/73526437
August 26, 2026 at 2:00 AM
MassDOT lit up multiple bridges to honor country music icon Dolly Parton 💜 https://www.wcvb.com/article/dolly-parton-cause-of-death/73526437
best photo I got at #BostonPride today
June 7, 2026 at 1:01 AM
best photo I got at #BostonPride today
Since MassDOT installed separated bike lanes on the Mass Ave Bridge in 2021, Boston has counted a daily average of 6,160 bikes, a 51% increase. 🚲
February 9, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Since MassDOT installed separated bike lanes on the Mass Ave Bridge in 2021, Boston has counted a daily average of 6,160 bikes, a 51% increase. 🚲
Compare and contrast: $79M to build a bike and pedestrian bridge vs $120M for a gas tax cut
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MassDOT Board Approves $79 Million Contract to Start Building Mystic River Bike and Pedestrian Bridge - Streetsblog Massachusetts
MassDOT expects the construction project to last about three years.
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September 24, 2026 at 11:11 AM
Compare and contrast: $79M to build a bike and pedestrian bridge vs $120M for a gas tax cut
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This bridge means biking to the beach (via Northern Strand) and biking to Costco!
LFG!
LFG!
MassDOT To Begin Construction On New Mystic River Car-Free Bridge Next Year - Streetsblog Massachusetts
MassDOT hopes to open its proposed Mystic River bicycle pedestrian bridge between Somerville and Everett before the end of 2029.
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October 22, 2025 at 2:33 PM
This bridge means biking to the beach (via Northern Strand) and biking to Costco!
LFG!
LFG!
Nice work Boston/MassDOT !
August 9, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Nice work Boston/MassDOT !
Tonight: MassDOT hosts a public hearing for a new car-free bridge that would connect Everett and Somerville over the Mystic River - mass.streetsblog.org/2025/05/12/t...
Tonight: MassDOT Public Hearing for Mystic River Car-Free Bridge Project - Streetsblog Massachusetts
MassDOT will host a public hearing this evening in Somerville to present its latest plans for a car-free bridge over the Mystic River, from Draw Seven Park in Somerville to the Encore Casino riverwalk...
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May 12, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Tonight: MassDOT hosts a public hearing for a new car-free bridge that would connect Everett and Somerville over the Mystic River - mass.streetsblog.org/2025/05/12/t...
Heads up, Massachusetts drivers.
MassDOT says scammers are sending texts claiming you owe unpaid tolls.
It’s a scam.
MassDOT says scammers are sending texts claiming you owe unpaid tolls.
It’s a scam.
January 9, 2026 at 11:44 PM
Heads up, Massachusetts drivers.
MassDOT says scammers are sending texts claiming you owe unpaid tolls.
It’s a scam.
MassDOT says scammers are sending texts claiming you owe unpaid tolls.
It’s a scam.
MASSDOT proposing a raised crosswalk across new McGrath Blvd, a major arterial.
By grounding the crossing, we can have a larger park. But how do we propose to make the crossing safe? Instinct is signal, but that's not legally allowed. So instead, they're adding a raised crosswalk with overhead signals and a bi-directional bike lane on east side
26/?
26/?
December 10, 2025 at 3:16 PM
MASSDOT proposing a raised crosswalk across new McGrath Blvd, a major arterial.
UPDATE: "MassDOT has heard the concerns of bicyclists and will make minor adjustments to the barrier to reallocate space," a spokesperson told StreetsblogMASS on Thursday.
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MassDOT Construction Project Blocks Busy Allston Bike Route Across I-90 - Streetsblog Massachusetts
"MassDOT has heard the concerns of bicyclists and will make minor adjustments to the barrier to reallocate space," a spokesperson told StreetsblogMASS on Thursday.
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January 16, 2026 at 6:09 PM
UPDATE: "MassDOT has heard the concerns of bicyclists and will make minor adjustments to the barrier to reallocate space," a spokesperson told StreetsblogMASS on Thursday.
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Devin Reade, Northampton. This intersection is incredibly dangerous for cars, pedestrians and cyclists—- and it’s new!! MassDOT failure .
September 20, 2026 at 3:28 PM
Devin Reade, Northampton. This intersection is incredibly dangerous for cars, pedestrians and cyclists—- and it’s new!! MassDOT failure .
Just received news from MassDOT that the contract was just awarded for this critical safety work on the McGrath & Mystic state highways - huge improvements coming.
Exciting to review these plans and see how much safer it’ll be soon www.mass.gov/doc/massdot-...
Exciting to review these plans and see how much safer it’ll be soon www.mass.gov/doc/massdot-...
December 10, 2024 at 3:04 PM
Just received news from MassDOT that the contract was just awarded for this critical safety work on the McGrath & Mystic state highways - huge improvements coming.
Exciting to review these plans and see how much safer it’ll be soon www.mass.gov/doc/massdot-...
Exciting to review these plans and see how much safer it’ll be soon www.mass.gov/doc/massdot-...
We couldn’t be more excited for this project!
MassDOT To Begin Construction On New Mystic River Car-Free Bridge Next Year - mass.streetsblog.org/2025/10/22/t...
#northernstrandtrail #biketothesea #mysticriver #eastcoastgreenway #mysticriverpedbikebridge #massdot #drawsevenstatepark #mbta
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#northernstrandtrail #biketothesea #mysticriver #eastcoastgreenway #mysticriverpedbikebridge #massdot #drawsevenstatepark #mbta
MassDOT To Begin Construction On New Mystic River Car-Free Bridge Next Year - Streetsblog Massachusetts
MassDOT hopes to open its proposed Mystic River bicycle pedestrian bridge between Somerville and Everett before the end of 2029.
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October 22, 2025 at 9:06 PM
We couldn’t be more excited for this project!
MassDOT To Begin Construction On New Mystic River Car-Free Bridge Next Year - mass.streetsblog.org/2025/10/22/t...
#northernstrandtrail #biketothesea #mysticriver #eastcoastgreenway #mysticriverpedbikebridge #massdot #drawsevenstatepark #mbta
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#northernstrandtrail #biketothesea #mysticriver #eastcoastgreenway #mysticriverpedbikebridge #massdot #drawsevenstatepark #mbta
MassDOT buried my original sidewalk clearing.
I’m going to have to wait until they’re done plowing next time.
I’m going to have to wait until they’re done plowing next time.
January 26, 2026 at 10:25 PM
MassDOT buried my original sidewalk clearing.
I’m going to have to wait until they’re done plowing next time.
I’m going to have to wait until they’re done plowing next time.
Can we talk about a permanent leader for MASSDOT now?
Phil Eng’s Professional Derailment Costs the T An Experienced Leader, Plus a $495K Settlement
#mapoli
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#mapoli
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Phil Eng's Professional Derailment Costs the T An Experienced Leader, Plus a $495K Settlement - Streetsblog Massachusetts
MBTA General Manager Phil Eng is forcing the MBTA to lose an experienced member of its leadership team and pay a $495,000 settlement nearly two years after he pulled his colleague's hair at a 2024 din...
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August 18, 2026 at 1:58 AM
Can we talk about a permanent leader for MASSDOT now?
MASSDOT has a HUGE backlog of bridge work. How much easier and cheaper would that be with full closures? Why isn't Highway Phil learning these lessons from Transit Phil?
September 22, 2026 at 5:34 PM
MASSDOT has a HUGE backlog of bridge work. How much easier and cheaper would that be with full closures? Why isn't Highway Phil learning these lessons from Transit Phil?
MassDOT now says it hopes to open the bridge before 2030 – a more ambitious timeline than agency officials had reported just a few weeks ago. mass.streetsblog.org/2025/06/24/t...
MassDOT Reveals New Designs, Timeline for Delayed Mystic River Car-Free Bridge Project - Streetsblog Massachusetts
MassDOT now says it hopes to open the bridge before 2030 – a more ambitious timeline than agency officials had reported just a few weeks ago.
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June 25, 2025 at 11:22 AM
MassDOT now says it hopes to open the bridge before 2030 – a more ambitious timeline than agency officials had reported just a few weeks ago. mass.streetsblog.org/2025/06/24/t...
18’ ped/bike bridge 😍😍😍 mass.streetsblog.org/2025/05/12/t...
Tonight: MassDOT Public Hearing for Mystic River Car-Free Bridge Project - Streetsblog Massachusetts
MassDOT will host a public hearing this evening in Somerville to present its latest plans for a car-free bridge over the Mystic River, from Draw Seven Park in Somerville to the Encore Casino riverwalk...
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May 12, 2025 at 3:38 PM
18’ ped/bike bridge 😍😍😍 mass.streetsblog.org/2025/05/12/t...
MassDOT Reveals New Designs, Timeline for Delayed Mystic River Car-Free Bridge Project - mass.streetsblog.org/2025/06/24/t...
MassDOT Reveals New Designs, Timeline for Delayed Mystic River Car-Free Bridge Project - Streetsblog Massachusetts
MassDOT now says it hopes to open the bridge before 2030 – a more ambitious timeline than agency officials had reported just a few weeks ago.
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June 25, 2025 at 4:36 AM
MassDOT Reveals New Designs, Timeline for Delayed Mystic River Car-Free Bridge Project - mass.streetsblog.org/2025/06/24/t...