North End Bridge in Springfield to be replaced
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The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) board of directors has approved the Fiscal Year 2027-2031 Capital Investment Plan, a $20.7 billion strategy aimed at modernizing transportation infrastructure across the state.
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One heavily traveled bridge in Hampton County is set to get some much needed attention.
22 News reporter Claire Overton joins us live in studio with what's in store for the North End
Bridge. Sierra and Christina, the North End Bridge is over 100 years old and riddled with
problems over the last decade. From potholes to deteriorating expansion joints, the bridge is
finally expected to get some much needed attention through the fiscal year 2027 through 2031
MassDOT telling 22 News the project includes replacement of the existing bridge with a new
wider structure which will allow for increased and safer pedestrian and bike passage. Even though
they are calling it a replacement, they are proposing to maintain Route 20 traffic in either
direction during the construction. And the cost of that construction? Upwards of $365 million.
MassDOT applying for a federal grant which will cover half of it with the remaining costs
matched through state funding. But the project is still in the preliminary phases of planning.
There are also a few other changes to the roadway and the area included in the plan.
Learn more about those on 22 News at 6. Working for you, Claire Overton, 22 News.