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BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll Administration today announced that the federal environmental review for the Cape Cod Bridges Project is formally complete, marking another important milestone toward replacing the aging Bourne and Sagamore bridges.

Notice of the project’s combined Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and Record of Decision was published in the Federal Register on August 7, 2026, formally completing the federal National Environmental Policy Act review process. The Federal Highway Administration and Massachusetts Department of Transportation signed the combined document on June 26, 2026.

“Replacing the Bourne and Sagamore bridges is one of the most important infrastructure projects in Massachusetts, and completing the federal environmental review is a major step forward,” said Governor Maura Healey. “These bridges are essential for the people who live and work on Cape Cod, the businesses that depend on them and the millions of people who visit every year. We’re going to keep moving this project forward and deliver the safe, reliable bridges that Cape Cod deserves.”

“The Bourne and Sagamore bridges are critical to the Cape Cod economy and the communities that rely on them every day,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. “Completing the federal environmental review brings us another step closer to replacing these aging bridges and strengthening this vital connection for generations to come.”

“The Healey-Driscoll Administration is committed to getting major infrastructure projects done on time setting ambitious goals, moving projects through the process and delivering the investments our communities have been waiting for. This project is about economic opportunity and quality of life. By advancing the project, we are laying the foundation for economic development, creating new opportunities for businesses, strengthening connections, and supporting jobs and growth for years to come.  The Healey-Driscoll Administration is proud to be moving forward on our promise to build a multimodal transportation network that works for residents, businesses and communities today and for generations to come,” said Interim Secretary of Transportation and MBTA General Manager Phillip Eng.

“Publication in the Federal Register marks another step forward for the Cape Cod Bridges Project,” said Undersecretary of Transportation and State Highway Administrator Jonathan Gulliver.  “Our project team remains focused on completing the work necessary to build the new bridges and deliver a safer and more reliable infrastructure for Cape Cod and the Commonwealth.”

The completion of the federal environmental review allows MassDOT to continue advancing the Cape Cod Bridges Project through the next stages of design and project delivery.

The Final EIS and Record of Decision is available online. For additional information on the Cape Cod Bridges, please visit the MassDOT project website.

BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Board of Directors approved the Fiscal Year 2027-Fiscal Year 2031 Capital Investment Plan (CIP), a strategy to modernize transportation infrastructure, improve safety and reliability, create jobs and support economic growth across Massachusetts.

The $20.7 billion five-year plan includes $4.4 billion in investments supported by Fair Share revenues and will fund critical improvements to roads, bridges, culverts, rail, and transit infrastructure, while helping advance major projects across the state. The plan also includes other significant investments in the MBTA, Regional Transit Authorities, municipal transportation programs, and bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure.

“The Fiscal Year 2027-Fiscal Year 2031 Capital Investment Plan reflects our commitment to building a safer, more reliable and seamless multimodal transportation network for everyone who lives, works and travels in Massachusetts,” said Interim Secretary of Transportation and MBTA General Manager Phillip Eng. “The Healey-Driscoll Administration and the Legislature have continued to make significant investments that have allowed both MassDOT and the MBTA to enhance and expand service, strengthen capacity and technical support for municipalities, and continue to ensure that we are able to execute infrastructure and transit projects that help impact the quality of life for our residents, businesses and visitors. These investments will support economic growth, improve mobility and help ensure that communities across the state can thrive.”

“This plan represents a strategic approach to meeting the transportation needs of today while preparing for the challenges of tomorrow,” shared Undersecretary of Transportation Policy Samantha Silverberg. “By investing in critical infrastructure and multimodal transportation networks, we are carrying our mission of providing safe, reliable transportation options for residents and visitors, expanding economic opportunity, and supporting communities in every region of Massachusetts.”

Program highlights of the final Fiscal Year 2027 – Fiscal Year 2031 MassDOT CIP include:

• $7.1 billion for the Bridge Program, which includes than 300 projects to replace, repair, and preserve both large and small bridges, including through the Funding for Accelerated Infrastructure Repair (FAIR) initiative for municipally owned bridges.
• $2.1 billion for the Roadway Reconstruction Program to modernize roadways and improve safety, mobility, and resiliency.
• $2.0 billion for Chapter 90 and other municipal grant programs, including the Complete Streets, Shared Streets and Spaces, and Local Bottleneck Reduction grant programs, along with the new Community Culverts grant program.
• $1.77 billion in investments for the MBTA, supporting projects such as new Red and Orange Line vehicles, new Arborway bus maintenance facility in Boston, new bi-level commuter rail coaches, power system upgrades, station accessibility improvements, and other modernization activities.
• $1.3 billion for the Interstate, Non-Interstate, and Municipal Pavement Programs for smoother, safer highways and roads.
• $746 million for Intersection Improvements and Systemic Safety Improvements to address top crash locations and protect vulnerable road users like pedestrians and bicyclists, including $75 million to address wrong way driving prevention and detection.
• $731 million for investments in bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, including expanding the network of shared use paths, improving sidewalk conditions, and adding bicycle lanes.
• More than $500 million to maintain, modernize, and expand rail infrastructure, beyond investments in the MBTA, including more than $200 million for West-East Rail.
• More than $340 million for investments in the state’s municipal airports and the Registry of Motor Vehicles along with significant funding for rural and small communities, including technical assistance resources and funding for unpaved roads, to support the unique transportation challenges of rural and small towns throughout the state.
• $198 million to support the capital needs of the 15 Regional Transit Authorities (RTAs) and an additional $124 million to provide grants to non-profits, councils on aging, and RTAs to purchase vans to provide transportation for older adults and persons with disabilities.

MassDOT’s CIP includes spending for major multi-year investments across the Commonwealth, such as the replacement of the Cape Cod Bridges, the Allston Multimodal Transportation Project, and Compass Rail, (which includes West-East Rail).This CIP also includes funding to advance design for improvements at two major safety and congestion hotspots: the Storrow Drive Tunnel in Boston and the I-93/I-95 interchange in Woburn and Reading.

Additional significant highway projects funded by the final CIP include:

• Bridge replacements on I-495 and Industrial Avenue in Haverhill and Methuen.
• Rourke Bridge replacement in Lowell.
• General Edwards Bridge replacement in Lynn and Revere
• The I-195 to Route 18 Interchange Rehabilitation Project in New Bedford.
• Replacement of the North End Bridge in Springfield and West Springfield.
• Bridge replacement on I-391 over Chicopee Street (Route 116) in Chicopee.
• Ongoing I-90/I-495 interchange improvement project in Hopkinton and Westborough.
• Hall-Whitaker Drawbridge and Kernwood Avenue Bridge replacements in Beverly and Salem.

The plan was informed by a public engagement process that included feedback from municipalities, regional planning agencies, transportation advocates, stakeholders and residents from across the state. The Fiscal Year 2027-Fiscal Year 2031 Capital Investment Plan also reinforces MassDOT’s commitment to the principles of Beyond Mobility, the Commonwealth’s long-range transportation plan by supporting investments that improve access, expand transportation choices, promote economic development and address the impacts of climate change.

You can find the Fiscal Year 2027-Fiscal Year 2031 Capital Investment Plan on the MassDOT website here www.mass.gov/lists/developing-the-capital-investment-plan.

BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing the public comment period for its proposed Fiscal Year 2027 through Fiscal Year 2031 Capital Investment Plan (CIP), a five-year transportation investment strategy that will guide billions of dollars in infrastructure improvements across Massachusetts.

The public comment period is running from Thursday, May 21, through Wednesday, June 10. The draft plan includes approximately $20.5 billion in planned transportation investments statewide. This includes $4.3 billion in capital investments backed by Fair Share revenues, allowing MassDOT to improve roads, bridges, culverts, to address safety and congestion hotspots, and to modernize bus, subway and commuter rail vehicles and infrastructure at the MBTA.

The proposed CIP outlines how the Healey-Driscoll Administration plans to invest in transportation infrastructure across Massachusetts, including roadway and bridge improvements, MBTA commuter rail upgrades, accessibility projects, municipal transportation grants, Regional Transit Authority investments, bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure and major rail initiatives including West-East Rail. The plan is designed to improve safety, reliability, connectivity and long-term economic competitiveness across every region of the state.

 “The proposed Capital Investment Plan represents a critical step forward in delivering the Healey-Driscoll Administration’s transportation agenda,  which is grounded in safety, reliability, affordability and economic opportunity for residents across the state,” said Interim Secretary of Transportation and MBTA General Manager Phillip Eng.  “The plan is a roadmap for how we strengthen our multimodal transportation network to better serve the people who rely on it every day. We recognize that residents, municipalities, advocates, and business leaders are invaluable to the process and those voices help to shape how we prioritize the state of good repair and where we invest and expand our resources. Under this Administration, we are aligning our capital strategy with a broader vision: delivering infrastructure and transportation that works for everyone.”

The proposed CIP also includes more than $1.2 billion in state-funded investments for the MBTA over five years, supporting projects such as new Red and Orange Line vehicles, a new Arborway bus maintenance facility in Boston, new bi-level commuter rail coaches, power system upgrades, station accessibility improvements and other modernization efforts designed to improve reliability and service for riders statewide.

“Across more than 50 programs and 1,500 individual projects, MassDOT’s Capital Investment Plan is about building a transportation network that reflects the needs and expectations of the communities we serve,” said Undersecretary of Transportation Policy Samantha Silverberg. “These capital investments provide the foundation for creating a safer, more reliable and more connected system for residents and visitors, whether they walk, bike, roll, drive, or take transit. The work reflects the Healey-Driscoll Administration’s commitment to delivering the safe, reliable and accessible transportation network that people deserve today and for the future.”

Program highlights of the proposed FY 2027 – FY 2031 MassDOT CIP include:

• $7.0 billion for the Bridge Program across more than 300 projects to replace, repair, and preserve both large and small bridges.
• $2.1 billion for the Roadway Reconstruction Program to modernize roadways and improve safety, mobility, and resiliency.
• $2.0 billion for Chapter 90 and other municipal grant programs, including the popular complete Streets, Shared Streets and Spaces, and Local Bottleneck Reduction grant programs, along with the new Community Culverts grant program and the Funding for Infrastructure Repair.
• $1.3 billion for the Interstate, Non-Interstate, and Municipal Pavement Programs for smoother, safer highways and roads.
• More than $700 million for Intersection Improvements and Systemic Safety Improvements to address top crash locations and protect vulnerable road users like pedestrians and cyclists.
• $675 million for investments in bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, including expanding the network of shared use paths, improving sidewalk conditions, and adding bicycle lanes.
• More than $500 million to maintain, modernize, and expand rail infrastructure, beyond investments in the MBTA, including more than $200 million for West-East Rail.
• More than $340 million for investments in the state’s public use airports and the Registry of Motor Vehicles.More than $200 million to support the capital needs of the Commonwealth’s 15 Regional Transit Authorities and an additional $124 million to provide grants to non-profits, councils on aging, and RTAs to purchase vans to provide transportation for older adults and persons with disabilities.
• Significant funding for rural and small communities, including technical assistance resources and funding for unpaved roads, to support the unique transportation challenges of rural and small towns throughout the state.

MassDOT’s CIP includes spending for major multi-year investments across the Commonwealth, such as the Cape Cod Bridges’ replacement, the Allston Multimodal Transportation Project, and Compass Rail, which includes West-East Rail.  This CIP draft also includes funding to advance design for improvements at two major safety and congestion hotspots:  the Storrow Drive Tunnel in Boston and the I-93/I-95/Route 128 interchange in Woburn and Reading.

Additional significant highway projects funded by the draft CIP include:

• Bridge replacements on I-495 and Industrial Avenue in Haverhill and Methuen
• Rourke Bridge replacement in Lowell
• The I-195 to Route 18 interchange rehabilitation Project in New Bedford
• Replacement of the North End Bridge in Springfield and West Springfield
• Bridge replacement on I-391 over Chicopee Street (Route 116) in Chicopee
• Ongoing I-90/I-495 interchange improvement project in Hopkinton and Westborough
• Hall-Whitaker Drawbridge and Kernwood Avenue Bridge replacements in Beverly and Salem

Public feedback on the draft CIP will help inform statewide transportation investment decisions and future project planning. Residents, business owners, municipal officials, and stakeholders are encouraged to review the draft plan and submit comments through one of the following methods:

• Send comments by email to: MASSCIP@state.ma.us.
• Mail comments in writing: Manager of Capital Planning, MassDOT Office of Transportation, 10 Park Plaza, Suite 4150, Boston, MA 02116.
• Participate in one or more of the six regional CIP informational public meetings listed below. Register in advance of the meeting at www.mass.gov/CIP.  While each meeting presentation will primarily highlight investments in a specific region, the public is welcome to comment on any aspect of the CIP.
• Northern Middlesex and Merrimack Valley Region: Thursday, May 28, 4:00 PM, virtual.
• Central Massachusetts Region: Monday, June 1, 6:00 PM, virtual.
• Western Massachusetts Region: Tuesday, June 2, 4:00 PM, virtual.
• Boston Region: Tuesday, June 2, 6:00 PM, virtual.
• Cape Cod and Islands Region: Wednesday, June 3, 4:00 PM, virtual.
• Old Colony and Southeastern Massachusetts: Monday, June 8, 4:00 PM, virtual.

Each year, as MassDOT updates its CIP regarding planned capital spending for Massachusetts’ transportation system over the next five years, public comment is valuable as the plan is finalized.

While the CIP includes investments advanced by MassDOT’s divisions and includes Commonwealth-funded investments for the MBTA, the Plan also reflects MassDOT’s coordination with the federal government, the state legislature, municipalities, regional planning agencies (RPA), the MBTA, Regional transit authorities (RTAs) and other state agencies and the public.

For more on MassDOT’s proposed CIP, please visit: www.mass.gov/CIP.