Kings Highway has been a hot button topic of discussion as of late, specifically the old “Newport Creamery” building which has been vacant for quite some time. A resident posted in the New Bedford Facebook group wondering why the building is still vacant after so many years. “When will someone …
Read More »South Coast Rail to begin construction on Church Street, Nash Road in New Bedford
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation has announced new construction for the MBTA South Coast Rail in New Bedford. There will be road and traffic signal work at the intersection of Church Street and Nash Road starting the week of July 17th. There will be single-lane closures on Church Street and/or …
Read More »New Bedford roadwork sites for the upcoming week of April 17, 2023 – April 21, 2023
“The City of New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of April 17, 2023 – April 21, 2023, and they are as follows: City offices will be closed on Monday, April 17th in observation of Patriots Day. Eversource will be working on gas main relays and services on: …
Read More »Most recent SouthCoast Rail update shows that New Bedford service is almost here
“The MassDOT has issued a construction update for the upcoming work taking place throughout the area. Test trains, signaling, road lane closures and more are a sign that later this year South Coast Rail will be going through Fall River, New Bedford and more. Please note: the schedule for this …
Read More »MassDevelopment issues Request For Proposals (RFP) for the development of New Bedford State Pier
MassDevelopment has issued a Request for Proposals to redevelop the New Bedford State Pier into a thriving mixed-use asset along the city’s waterfront, as envisioned by Senator Mark Montigny since 2008 and based on his legislative language that was signed into law by Governor Baker. Based on Montigny’s language the …
Read More »South Coast Rail improvements on Tarkiln Hill Road starts on Wednesday
MassDOT’s contractor will perform the following early action construction work: Culvert & Track Work Location of work: Work will be performed throughout the South Coast Rail Phase 1 Corridor on the New Bedford Main Line, Fall River Secondary, and Middleborough Secondary in the communities of Berkley, Fall River, Freetown, Lakeville, …
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