MassDOT Public Meeting on Neponset River Bridge Reconstruction

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The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has scheduled two public meetings to discuss the construction plans and anticipated traffic impacts for the rehabilitation of the Neponset River Bridge, which serves as a major artery between Quincy and Boston. Following a presentation, MassDOT staff will lead a discussion to answer questions. Meetings times and locations are as follows:

Monday, March 22, 2010

7:00 - 8:30 PM

Port Norfolk Yacht Club
179 Walnut Street
Dorchester, MA 02122

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Wednesday, March 24, 2010

6:30 - 8:00 PM

North Quincy High School
316 Hancock Street
North Quincy, MA 02171

As part of Patrick-Murray Administration’s $3 billion Accelerated Bridge Program, aimed at quickly repairing the Commonwealth’s most neglected bridges, MassDOT recently awarded a contract to J.F. White of Framingham for the full rehabilitation of Neponset River Bridge. During Phase II of the project, the concrete deck, expansion joints, sidewalks and lighting system will be replaced. Site preparation and set-up is ongoing and full construction is expected to begin by the end of the month.

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The Massachusetts Department of Transportation, MassDOT, is the unified transportation organization serving the residents and visitors of Massachusetts with a focus on public safety, customer service and efficiency. MassDOT is governed by a five member board, managed by a Secretary/CEO, and includes four divisions: Highway, Rail & Transit, Registry of Motor Vehicles, and Aeronautics. MassDOT was created on November 1, 2009, the result of a historic transportation reform law signed into law by Governor Deval Patrick in June 2009.

For transportation news and updates visit MassDOT online at our website: www.mass.gov/massdot, blog: www.mass.gov/blog/transportation, or follow MassDOT on twitter at www.twitter.com/massdot. To learn more about the Accelerated Bridge Program, visit www.mass.gov/acceleratedbridges.