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Construction updates for June 13, 2023
The schedule for this infrastructure project is weather dependent and subject to change without notice.
New Bedford: Pedestrian Bridge Work
Initial work site set up and construction has begun for the new pedestrian bridge across Route 18 and Acushnet Avenue connecting to the New Bedford Station.
Location of work: • Purchase Street (between Pearl Street and Willis Street) •Near the MassHire Greater New Bedford Career Center (618 Acushnet Ave)
Dates/Hours of Work: Weekdays, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
To accommodate the construction of the west side plaza of the bridge, there will be no street parking on the east side of Purchase Street between Pearl Street and Willis Street.
For construction issues related to this New Bedford pedestrian bridge work please call 508-676-3558
Taunton: Day and Night Road and Sidewalk Work on Route 140 (County Street), Taunton Depot Drive, and Industrial Drive
Location of work: •Road work (milling and paving) at the Taunton Depot Drive intersection with Route 140 (County Street) •Sidewalk work along the southbound side of Route 140 (County Street) from Taunton Depot Drive to Mozzone Boulevard •Road work (milling and paving) of Industrial Drive
Dates/Hours of Work: •Day work weeks of June 13 and June 19, Monday to Saturday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM •Night work week of June 19, Monday to Saturday, 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM
For roadway-construction issues related to this Route 140 work please call 423-375-4086.
Middleborough: Roadwork and Single-lane Closures on Route 105 (South Main Street) and/or Route 28 (Grove Street)
Location of work: Sidewalk and traffic signal testing work near the new Middleborough Station Driveway site (161 South Main Street) on Route 105 across from the I-495 on/off ramps, as well as at the future pedestrian crossing of Route 28 (Grove Street) between the railroad overpasses
Dates/Hours of Work: Single-lane closures on Route 105 and/or Route 28 on weekdays (with weekend work as necessary), 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM
For roadway-construction issues related to this Route 105/Route 28 work please call 423-375-4086.
Middleborough, Lakeville, Raynham, Taunton, Freetown, Fall River, and New Bedford: Signal System Installations and Testing
Installations and testing for the railroad signal system for the entire South Coast Rail Phase 1 is ongoing along the railroad right-of-way and at railroad crossings. Please be advised that during this work, signals may be disabled. In those instances, railroad workers known as flaggers will be in place to safely direct train traffic through crossings, and drivers should heed the flaggers' directions.
The project will also be continuing to run test trains along the South Coast Rail lines to make sure the new signal systems are properly working. Abutters to the railroad may notice the increased train traffic and crossing signal usage.
Fencing Installation: Middleborough, Lakeville, Raynham, Taunton, Freetown, Berkley, and New Bedford
Location of work: •Installation of fencing along the Middleborough Secondary Line railroad right-of-way at locations between Route 140 in Taunton and the new Middleborough Station site (161 South Main Street, Middleborough) •Installation of fencing along the New Bedford Main Line railroad right-of-way at locations between the East Taunton Station site (1141 County Street) in Taunton and the New Bedford Station Site (Acushnet Avenue at Whale’s Tooth Parking Lot) in New Bedford
Dates/Hours of Work: Monday through Sunday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Berkley: Railroad Access at Mill Street for Signal Work
Residents of Mill Street in Berkley may notice an increase in frequency and volume of traffic as crews performing South Coast Rail signal work will be accessing the railroad right-of-way and work staging area at the end of the street.
Location of work: Access to railroad right-of-way at Mill Street in Berkley
Dates/Hours of Work: Typically, Monday through Friday (with weekend work as necessary), 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Berkley: Railroad Access at Cotley Street
Location of work: Cotley Street in Berkley
Dates/Hours of Work: Please note that the contractor will be using Cotley Street to access the right-of-way for various work activities. This access will be primarily used during the daytime (7:00 AM-7:00 PM) but will also be used 24-hours/day during some activities.
Berkley: Railroad Work at Myricks Street
Location of work: Work in the railroad right-of-way in the area of Myricks Street in Berkley
Dates/Hours of Work: Monday through Sunday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Please note that although regular daytime construction hours begin at 7:00 AM, abutters may notice crews arriving at the construction sites prior to this time.
Daytime Work on Middleborough Secondary and New Bedford Main Line
Construction is ongoing at station and layover sites and along the railroad right-of-way from Middleborough to New Bedford.
Location of Work: •New Middleborough Station site, 161 South Main Street, Middleborough •East Taunton Station site, 1141 County Street, Taunton •Wamsutta Layover Facility site, 217 Herman Melville Boulevard, New Bedford •Church Street Station site, 387 Church Street, New Bedford •New Bedford Station Site, Acushnet Avenue (at Whale’s Tooth Parking Lot), New Bedford •Middleborough Secondary and New Bedford Main Line right-of-way
Dates/Hours of Work: •Monday, June 12 through Sunday, June 18, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM • Monday, June 19 through Friday, June 23, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Please note that although regular daytime construction hours begin at 7:00 AM, abutters may notice crews arriving at the construction sites prior to this time.
Daytime Work on Fall River Secondary Line
Signal work is ongoing at station and layover sites and along the railroad right-of-way from Berkley to Fall River.
Location of work: •Freetown Station site, 153 South Main Street, Assonet •Weaver's Cove Layover Facility, 2680 North Main Street, Fall River •Fall River Depot site, 825 Davol Street, Fall River •Fall River Secondary Line railroad right-of-way
Dates/Hours of Work: •Monday, June 12 through Friday, June 16, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM • Monday, June 19 through Friday, June 23, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Please note that although regular daytime hours begin at 7:00 AM, abutters may notice crews arriving at the sites prior to this time.
Daytime Transportation of Soils
Please note that soils excavated from the railroad right-of-way and roadways during the above work are typically transported during the day by truck to designated project sites.
Dates/Hours of Work: •Regular daytime hours 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Report a construction-related issue
If you would like to report a construction-related issue on the South Coast Rail project, please call the hotline at (617) 222-4099.