New Bedford Shopping Plaza Sold for $14 Million
A New Bedford shopping plaza in a very desirable spot with the impending arrival of South Coast Rail has been sold for $14.2 million.
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South Coast Rail Testing Gets Underway With Public Warning
The MBTA is conducting trials with commuter rail trains between Middleboro, East Taunton, Freetown, Fall River and New Bedford.
New Bedford Settles With MBTA Over Land Takings
The City of New Bedford has settled its dispute with the MBTA over the taking of land for South Coast Rail, but the battle of rhetoric continues.
New Traffic Islands at New Bedford’s Tarkiln Hill Road Rail Crossing
The redesign of the area of New Bedford where Tarkiln Hill Road meets Kings Highway, where South Coast Rail will someday zip through, is finally making sense.
New Pedestrian Bridge Taking Shape Over Route 18
The brand new pedestrian bridge being constructed over Route 18 in New Bedford is beginning to take shape as the arches have now been added.
MBTA Fears South Coast Rail Could Pose ‘Serious Danger’ to Some
There are real concerns that South Coast Rail – when it finally arrives – could pose a 'serious danger' to some folks in the area.
New Bedford Route 18 Closures for Pedestrian Bridge Project
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.
Stoughton Route Could Be Too Risky For South Coast Rail Riders
The Stoughton route of South Coast Rail could be risky for a few reasons, including reports of paranormal activity in Hockomock Swamp.
Islands Placed at New Bedford’s Tarkiln Hill Rail Crossing
Newly-installed islands on New Bedford's Tarkiln Hill Road were required by the state as a safety measure for when South Coast Rail service begins.
New Bedford Had Commuter Rail Service to Boston Once Before
New Bedford had daily commuter rail service to Boston before the service was discontinued more than 60 years ago.