Massachusetts

[Rothman]

After 65 years, South Coast Commuter Rail (from New Bedford and Fall River to Boston's South Stayion) returns today.

Wonder how long it will last.

[Ted$8roadFan]

Given the length of time since service was eliminated and the long and expensive process it took to get it started again, I hope it lasts for a long time.

[RobbieL2415]

Given the length of time since service was eliminated and the long and expensive process it took to get it started again, I hope it lasts for a long time.

Yeah, don't want the stations to have the same date as the one in Plymouth. It was closed during the pandemic and is still standing but not operating.

[SectorZ]

https://www.lowellsun.com/2025/04/01/skanska-determined-to-have-best-value-bid-for-rourke-bridge-project/

Skanska USA Civil Northeast Inc won the bidding to replace the Rourke Bridge in Lowell at $273.84M. The project, expected to take three years, is expected to start this summer.

[shadyjay]

... and we're back!

I passed by the I-495 NB Chelmsford rest area earlier this week, and low and behold, all the por-to-lets are gone from the parking lot, the grounds are spruced up, and I believe the building has reopened. 

Still holding out hope for the reopening of I-95 NB Mansfield.  That place is a disgrace!

[jpi]

Hi Everyone,
Some advise on the Hyannis ferrys, I plan to book ferry rides in mid August to Nantucket and Dukes County (Martha's vineyard) it would just be my wife and I and being passengers, what are the best prices and times, this would be an all day thing too. Thanks 

[Ted$8roadFan]

https://www.lowellsun.com/2025/04/01/skanska-determined-to-have-best-value-bid-for-rourke-bridge-project/

Skanska USA Civil Northeast Inc won the bidding to replace the Rourke Bridge in Lowell at $273.84M. The project, expected to take three years, is expected to start this summer.

About time. I had the misfortune of being on that bridge during a rainy rush hour last week.