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Octopus Nearing Completion
Octopus Nearing Completion
Octopus Nearing Completion
The construction season in the City of New Bedford is rapidly coming to a close, but there are still several projects on the Department of Public Infrastructure's "to do" list. One of them is wrapping up work at the Downtown "Octopus" intersection...
Coggeshall Construction
Coggeshall Construction
Coggeshall Construction
Construction on Coggeshall Street will be ongoing for several weeks, possibly longer. Mayor Jon Mitchell says the work is part of an initiative to replace aging underground service lines to prevent further ruptures and increase efficiency...
Overpass Removed
Overpass Removed
Overpass Removed
The "Octopus" intersection Downtown at Route Six no longer has its pedestrian overpass.  The structure was taken down Sunday night, as part of an improvement project for that intersection. D-P-I chief Ron Labelle says the overpass was lifted off its abutments to the street below, then cut in half...
Cleanup Continues
Cleanup Continues
Cleanup Continues
New Bedford's Snow Emergency Parking Ban has been extended to 6pm Tuesday. In the meantime, the snow removal effort continues in New Bedford. D-P-I Commissioner Ron Labelle says city crews have gotten some manpower and equipment in recent days from the Army National Guard, ABC Disposal and D...
Water Main Break
Water Main Break
Water Main Break
A water main break this morning has flooded sections of MacArthur Drive in New Bedford. Department of Public Infrastructure Commissioner Ron Labelle says the break occurred around 10:15 a.m. near the intersection with Elm Street causing some homes and businesses to temporarily lose water...
Watch Your Step
Watch Your Step
Watch Your Step
Those looking to go for a stroll on top of the newly resurfaced hurricane barrier in New Bedford's South End should do so at their own risk. DPI Commissioner Ron Labelle tells WBSM News while the majority of the concrete has been poured and is safe for walking, it's still technically a construction site...
West End Mishap
West End Mishap
West End Mishap
The operator of a front end loader lost control of the vehicle Thursday afternoon, striking a fire hydrant and utility pole in the vicinity of Route 140 and Kempton Street in New Bedford. D-P-I Commissioner Ron Labelle says the front end loader's hydraulic hose apparently snapped, causing the operator to lose control...
Landmark Sign Removed
Landmark Sign Removed
Landmark Sign Removed
The City of New Bedford is in the process of removing the Paul Revere sign from a billboard overlooking Interstate 195. The sign's removal has been rumored to happen for over a year. City officials including Mayor Jon Mitchell have said the sign's infrastructure needed to be reinforced to ensure safe removal...

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