On Wednesday, the Massachusetts House of Representatives passed a $300 million transportation funding bill that will dedicate $2.84 million to Framingham. State Rep. Tom Sannicandro, who represents one-third of Framingham's 18 precincts joined his colleagues in passing the bill. The transportation revenue represents a $100 million increase over last year, including $900,000 more for Framingham. “A functioning transportation system is one of the most critical ways the state can support economic growth,” Sannicandro said in a press release. “As an innovation center and a big resource of the …

Starting Monday, the Wickford Road bridge will be closed. Originally, residents were told the Wickford Road bridge would re-open in the fall, but yesterday a spokesperson for MassDOT said it could be later. "Due to a significant pothole that recently developed on the Wickford Road Bridge, and in order to accommodate construction activities, the Wickford Road Bridge will be closed as of Monday, March 18 and will reopen near the end of calendar year 2013," said Sara Lavoie, MassDOT spokesperson. A detour will be put in place until the bridge is reopened. A map of the detour is attached to this …

Starting today, MassDOT will begin preparations to close the Wickford Road Bridge. The bridge will close on March 18. The MassDOT project consists of replacing both the concrete Central Street bridge and the steel Wickford Road bridge over the Sudbury River in Saxonville. A public hearing for the $6.2 million project was held in April 2012 at the Memorial Building. To minimize the length of the total project, MassDOT called for the complete closure of the Wickford Road bridge. BETA designed the replacement superstructure to maintain the existing hydraulic opening and roadway profile, as well …

Framingham Department of Public Works issued its weekly update on road construction in town and where to expect delays and detours. Below is where motorists can expect to find traffic, congestion, detours and closures this week due to ongoing construction: Concord Street between School Street and the northern intersection of “A” Street: It is anticipated that trench/roadway restoration activities will continue on Concord Street between School Street and the northern intersection of “A” Street the week of Dec. 10 Construction activities will be in progress between 7 a.m. and 4p.m. daily. …

Framingham Department of Public Works issued its weekly update on road construction in town and where to expect delays and detours. And with just two projects on the list, it appears to be a sure sign winter is on its way. NEW: Concord Street between School Street and the northern intersection of “A” Street:  It is anticipated that trench/roadway restoration activities will begin on Concord Street between School Street and the northern intersection of “A” Street in early December.  Construction activities will be in progress between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. daily.  Traffic through the work zone will…

Framingham Department of Public Works issued its weekly update on road construction in town and where to expect delays and detours. Concord Street at the northern intersection of “A” Street Sewer main construction is being performed on Concord Street adjacent to the northern intersection of “A” Street.  While construction is in progress, traffic will be managed through the work zone utilizing a one lane alternating traffic management plan.  Construction activities are scheduled to take place between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. (Click Here For Map)Eaton Road/Eisenhower Road - UpdatedConstruction …

Framingham Department of Public Works issued its weekly update on road construction in town and where to expect delays and detours. There will be no capital construction activities on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 22-23 due to Thanksgiving. *** Concord Street at the northern intersection of “A” Street Sewer main construction is being performed on Concord Street adjacent to the northern intersection of “A” Street.  While construction is in progress, traffic will be managed through the work zone utilizing a one lane alternating traffic management plan.  Construction activities are scheduled to take…

Framingham Department of Public Works issued its weekly update on road construction in town and where to expect delays and detours. Concord Street at the northern intersection of “A” Street – NewSewer main construction is being performed on Concord Street adjacent to the northern intersection of “A” Street.  While construction is in progress, traffic will be managed through the work zone utilizing a one lane alternating traffic management plan.  Construction activities are scheduled to take place between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. (Click Here For Map) Concord Street/Howard Street/Waverly StreetUtility…

Framingham Department of Public Works issued its weekly update on road construction in town and where to expect delays and detours. Edgell Road/Central Street Novachip Installation - NewThe Department of Public Works Highway Division will begin roadway resurfacing activities including milling and the installation of Novachip on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012 on Edgell Road (between Central Street and Water Street) and Central Street (between Haynes Road and Centennial Place). Traffic will be managed through the work zone utilizing a one lane alternating traffic management plan and potential detours.  …

Paving activities on Prospect Street will resume today, Nov. 1 until 5 p.m., reported the Framingham Department of Public Works. While paving operations are in progress, Prospect Street will be restricted to local traffic only and temporarily detoured at Worcester Road; travel on Prospect Street will be restricted to one way travel southbound from Central Street exiting on Worcester Road.  Expect delays when travelling in this area.

Framingham Department of Public Works issued its weekly update on road construction in town and where to expect delays and detours. Due to the anticipated severe weather conditions, please use caution while travelling on roadways under construction. Colonial Drive/Eaton Road/Hemenway Road - UpdatedWater main construction will continue on Colonial Drive progressing towards Eaton Road.  It is anticipated that water main construction will cross Hemenway Road, mid week requiring a temporary detour of Hemenway Road.  While construction is in progress, traffic will be managed through the work zone …

Framingham Department of Public Works issued its weekly update on road construction in town and where to expect delays and detours. Colonial Drive: Sewer main and water main construction will continue on Colonial Drive.  While construction is in progress, traffic will be managed through the work zone utilizing a one lane alternating traffic management plan.  Construction activities are scheduled to take place between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. (Click Here For Map)Concord Street (Gorman Road to Summer Street): Construction crews will continue to prepare the roadway surface for a pavement overlay, …

Framingham Department of Public Works released its weekly report on construction projects in town. Read below on where to expect delays and detours. Chouteau Avenue/Florrisant/Lakeview Avenue: Sewer main and water main construction will continue on Chouteau Avenue, Florrisant Avenue and Lakeview Road.  While construction is in progress it will be necessary to detour local traffic around the work zone. Construction activities are scheduled to take place between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. Click Here For MapColonial Drive – NewSewer main construction will continue on Colonial Drive.  While construction …

Framingham Department of Public Works issued its weekly update on road construction in town and where to expect delays and detours. Chouteau Avenue/Florrisant/Lakeview Avenue: Sewer main and water main construction will continue on Chouteau Avenue, Florrisant Avenue and Lakeview Road.  While construction is in progress it will be necessary to detour local traffic around the work zone. Construction activities are scheduled to take place between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. Click Here For Map Concord Street/Howard Street/Waverly Street: Utility construction activities on Concord Street will restrict …

Due to depth of the trench, location of the work zone and concerns for public safety, Hemenway Road will remain closed and a detour will be in place until deep gravity sewer main construction is complete, said Framingham Department of Public Works today. Traffic traveling northbound on Hemenway Road will be detoured at Eisenhower Road, from Eisenhower Road to Eaton Road, from Eaton Road to Woodside Road, from Woodside Road to Cider Mill Drive and from Cider Mill Drive to Raymond Road in Sudbury.  Southbound traffic from Sudbury will be detoured from Raymond Road to Cider Mill Road, from Cider…

UPDATED Oct. 2: On Friday, Oct. 5, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. both westbound and eastbound lanes of traffic will be detoured from Fountain Street between Winter Street and Pincushion Road while tree removal activities are in progress.  Click Here For Map   Chouteau Avenue/LaSalle Avenue/Lake Road/Lakeview AvenueSewer main and water main construction will continue on Chouteau Avenue between LaClede Avenue and Lake Road; as well as on Lakeview Road.  While construction is in progress it will be necessary to detour local traffic around the work zone. Construction activities are…

Framingham Department of Public Works has issued its weekly update on construction projects and where to expect detours and delays. “A” Street: The northern portion of "A" Street from the intersection of Concord Street to Winch Park Road is temporarily closed to through traffic while sewer main construction is in progress.  Construction activities are scheduled between 8 pm. and 5 a.m. daily.   Click here for map. Chouteau Avenue/LaSalle Avenue/Lake Road/Lakeview AvenueSewer main and water main construction will continue on Chouteau Avenue between LaClede Avenue and Lake Road; while …

Framingham Department of Public Works issued its weekly update on road construction in town and where to expect delays and detours. “A” Street: The northern portion of "A" Street from the intersection of Concord Street to Winch Park Road is temporarily closed to through traffic while sewer main construction is in progress.  Construction activities are scheduled between 8 pm. and 5 a.m. daily.   Click Here for Map Chouteau Avenue/LaSalle Avenue/Lake Road/Lakeview AvenueSewer main and water main construction will continue on Chouteau Avenue between LaClede Avenue and Lake Road; while …

“A” Street: The northern portion of "A" Street from the intersection of Concord Street to Winch Park Road is temporarily closed to through traffic while sewer main construction is in progress.  Construction activities are scheduled between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. daily.   "A" Street Active Work Zone Map Arthur Street: Sewer main construction activities will be underway at the southern end of Arthur Street.  While construction is in progress, traffic will be managed using a one lane alternating traffic management plan.  Construction activities are scheduled between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. daily. Arthur …

Framingham Department of Public Works issues its weekly update on construction projects and where to expect delays and detours. “A” Street: The northern portion of "A" Street from the intersection of Concord Street to Winch Park Road is temporarily closed to through traffic while sewer main construction is in progress.  Construction activities are scheduled between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. daily.  "A" Street Active Work Zone Map Arthur Street/Mansfield Street/Everit Avenue - UpdatedWater main construction will continue on Arthur Street, Mansfield Street and Everit Avenue; while construction is in …