The development of New Bedford's new pedestrian bridge and South Coast Rail station will result in detours and overnight closures on Route 18 starting Tuesday, February 20.
A story that came out Tuesday afternoon claiming that the MBTA is halting work on the city's South Coast Rail branch is patently false, according to local officials.
New Bedford's lawmakers on Beacon Hill are warning city mayor Jon Mitchell about a draft lawsuit sent to the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority about land takings for the South Coast Rail project.
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority has a history of lawsuits brought against them for unfair compensation, according to New Bedford City Solicitor Eric Jaikes.
The New Bedford City Council gave the go ahead for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority to build a $21 million pedestrian bridge over Route 18.
Taunton Mayor Shaunna O'Connell says housing and commercial development projects have begun in anticipation of the completion of the South Coast Rail project.