Illustration of an MWTRA “Catch Connect” on-demand MicroTransit service vehicle.
FRAMINGHAM, MA — Today the Metrowest Regional Transit Authority, (MWRTA) expanded its app based, “Catch Connect” MicroTransit service to operate on Saturdays and Sundays in areas within Downtown Framingham and Natick, and the Golden Triangle shopping area, (Natick Mall, Shoppers World, Walmart, and other nearby locations).
According to the American Public Transit Association “Transit agencies are implementing MicroTransit solutions that improve the rider’s experience by operating small-scale, on-demand public transit that can offer fixed routes and schedules, as well as flexible routes and on-demand scheduling.”
FRAMINGHAM, MA — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) and the City of Framingham have announced that crews have reinstalled a historic 1930 Massachusetts Bay Colony Tercentenary Marker in Framingham as part of an effort to inventory and document the original markers that were installed nearly 90 years ago throughout the Commonwealth.
FRAMINGHAM, MA – As part of a multi-site road and bridge repair contract, MassDOT and Framingham celebrated the opening of the Wickford Road Bridge today.
FRAMINGHAM, MA — MassDOT Secretary and CEO Richard A. Davey, Highway Administrator Frank DePaola, Representative Chris Walsh, and other elected officials today attended the dedication of the Route 9 Bridge over the Sudbury River in Framingham for Greg Vilidnitsky.
A MassDOT Engineer, Vilidnitsky was struck and killed on Sept. 14, 2010, while working on Route 9 in Framingham.
FRAMINGHAM, MA – With warmer weather, and ground thawed, work crews have resumed many of the capital improvement projects in Framingham.
Delays due to traffic and detours around some of the work sites can add to driving times, so motorists should plan accordingly.
The Town of Framingham’s Department of Public Works / Highway Division / Capital Projects website offers residents and visitors to Framingham helpful information about current and upcoming construction projects.
You can view up to date traffic alerts, maps of project work sites and traffic detours, and sign up to receive email alerts for all or any of the currently listed projects.
Some of the projects include:
Auburn Street – Auburn Street has been re-opened to through traffic. Minor construction activities will take place, reducing traffic patterns to a one lane alternating traffic pattern, please use caution while traveling in this area. Construction activities are scheduled to take place between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Edgell Road – Construction crews will mobilize on Edgell Road between Warren Place and Central Street to perform deep gravity sewer installation. Construction activities may restrict normal traffic patterns to a one lane alternating traffic pattern, please use caution while travelling in this area. Construction activities are scheduled to take place between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Concord Street(Rt. 126) – Fiber Optic Communication Line installation and Sewer manhole work will occur on Concord Street north of Worcester Road (Route 9) and south of School Street. Construction activities may restrict normal traffic patterns to one lane alternating, please use caution while travelling in this area. Construction activities are scheduled to take place between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Sewer main construction activities on Concord Street between Hardy Street and A Street may restrict traffic flow through the construction zone to a one lane alternating traffic pattern between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Sewer manhole work will occur on Concord Street (Rt. 126), south of Worcester Road (Route 9) and north of Gorman Road. Construction activities will not restrict normal traffic patterns, please use caution while travelling in this area. Construction activities are scheduled to take place between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Anzio Road – On Monday, April 9th construction crews will mobilize on Anzio Road to begin water main and sewer main construction. While construction activities are in progress, Anzio Road will be closed to through traffic. Construction activities are scheduled to take place between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Cypress Street and Mellen Street– Beginning Monday, April 9th construction crews will mobilize on Cypress Street to begin water main and sewer main construction. While construction activities are in progress, Cypress Street will be restricted to local traffic only. Once the work is complete on Cypress Street, construction crews will mobilize to Mellen Street. While construction activities are in progress on Mellen Street, Mellen Street will be restricted to local traffic only between Winthrop Street and Clifford Street. Construction activities are scheduled to take place between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m
Police detail officers will be present to ensure safe vehicular and pedestrian travel. If you encounter any problems due to this work, contact the Capital Construction Hotline at (508) 532-6040.
Additional info can be found at the Town of Framingham Dept. of Public Works/Capital Projects website www.BuildingFramingham.com or for state highway projects, bridge replacement work, etc, at the MassDOT website www.massdot.state.ma.us
Motorists should allow extra time and be prepared for detours and alternating traffic patterns near sewer and road construction in Framingham.
FRAMINGHAM, MA– Roadwork on several major capital improvement projects in town will continue this week, (Monday through Friday, November 14th – 18th, 2011).
Delays due to traffic and detours around some of the work sites can add to driving times, so motorists should plan accordingly.
The Town of Framingham’s Department of Public Works / Highway Division / Capital Projects website offers residents and visitors to Framingham helpful information about current and upcoming construction projects.
You can view up to date traffic alerts, maps of project work sites and traffic detours, and sign up to receive email alerts for all or any of the currently listed projects.
The email traffic alert for the week of November 14th – 18th, 2011 indicates that:(more…)
Drivers are alerted to Be Prepared To Stop as construction continues on Concord St. and other roads in Framingham.
FRAMINGHAM, MA– Roadwork on several major capital improvement projects in town will continue this week, (Monday through Friday, November 7th – 11th, 2011).
Delays due to traffic and detours around some of the work sites can add to driving times, so motorists should plan accordingly.
The Town of Framingham’s Department of Public Works / Highway Division / Capital Projects website offers residents and visitors to Framingham helpful information about current and upcoming construction projects.
You can view up to date traffic alerts, maps of project work sites and traffic detours, and sign up to receive email alerts for all or any of the currently listed projects.
The email traffic alert for the week of November 7th – 11th, 2011 indicates that:(more…)
Motorists driving on Concord St., approaching the top of A Street should be prepared to stop as Police controlled single-lane alternating traffic patterns are in use at this construction site.
FRAMINGHAM, MA– Roadwork on several major capital improvement projects in town will continue this week, (Monday through Friday, October 31st through November 4th, 2011).
Delays due to traffic and detours around some of the work sites can add to driving times, so motorists should plan accordingly.
The Town of Framingham’s Department of Public Works / Highway Division / Capital Projects website offers residents and visitors to Framingham helpful information about current and upcoming construction projects.
You can view up to date traffic alerts, maps of project work sites and traffic detours, and sign up to receive email alerts for all or any of the currently listed projects.
The email traffic alert for the week of October 31st – November 4th, 2011 indicates that: (more…)
Drivers are alerted to Be Prepared To Stop, (and wait), as construction continues on Concord St. and other roads in Framingham.
FRAMINGHAM, MA– Roadwork on several major capital improvement projects in town will continue this week, (Monday through Friday, October 24th through October 28th, 2011).
Delays due to traffic and detours around some of the work sites can add to driving times, so motorists should plan accordingly.
The Town of Framingham’s Department of Public Works / Highway Division / Capital Projects website offers residents and visitors to Framingham helpful information about current and upcoming construction projects.
You can view up to date traffic alerts, maps of project work sites and traffic detours, and sign up to receive email alerts for all or any of the currently listed projects.
The email traffic alert for the week of October 24th -28th, 2011 indicates that:(more…)
Drivers are alerted to Be Prepared To Stop, (and wait), as construction continues on Concord St. and other roads in Framingham.
FRAMINGHAM, MA– Roadwork on several major capital improvement projects in town will continue this week, (Monday through Friday, October 17th through October 21st, 2011).
Delays due to traffic and detours around some of the work sites can add to driving times, so motorists should plan accordingly.
The Town of Framingham’s Department of Public Works / Highway Division / Capital Projects website offers residents and visitors to Framingham helpful information about current and upcoming construction projects.
You can view up to date traffic alerts, maps of project work sites and traffic detours, and sign up to receive email alerts for all or any of the currently listed projects.
The email traffic alert for the week of October 17th -21st, 2011 indicates that: (more…)
