Department of Public Infrastructure

Two New Bedford roads will be briefly closed in sections starting next week, as around 2.3 miles of roadway gets resurfaced, city officials said in a statement Friday.

The construction on New Bedford's Union Street is currently on track to wrap up its current phase this spring, according to city DPI Commissioner Jamie Ponte.

The red-and-white checkered water tower that has welcomed travelers home to New Bedford for decades plays a more vital role than you might think.

Protests outside City Hall are continuing for the third day after New Bedford's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for city employees took effect this week.

As the vaccine requirement for New Bedford city employees takes effect today, around 30 staffers at the infrastructure department have called out of work in protest.

The Department of Public Infrastructure will conduct a major street sweeping program in the city, including a parking ban on designated sides of the street beginning Thursday nights.

The water is safe, and the discoloration will be temporary.

New Bedford Police say they have received reports of two men posing as City workers trying to gain access to area homes.

Mayor Jon Mitchell and city officials formally reopened Pine Hill Park to the public Friday after significant renovations and updates, including a basketball court, lighting, and added accessibility for the public.

City of New Bedford Commissioner of Public Infrastructure Zeb Arruda announced he will be leaving his city position to become the Plant Engineer/Facilities Director for Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School. Arruda has served as Commissioner of the Department of Public Infrastructure since July 2016...