Acton Receives $200 Million for Municipal Road and Bridge Maintenance

State Representative Cory Atkins joined her colleagues in the Massachusetts House of Representatives last week in passing legislation to apportion $676,000 for the maintenance of roads and bridges in Acton for the upcoming fiscal year.

“This commitment to road and bridge maintenance is critical for the efficient operation of our state’s economy,” said Atkins. “Many individuals and businesses are affected and will benefit from this imperative maintenance.  Drivers need safe roads that are reliable and well-maintained, construction workers will find the job markets expand, and our economy will continue to prosper as people and goods move all over the commonwealth faster and more safely.”

Overall, the bill authorizes $200 million for the maintenance and upkeep of municipal roads and bridges across the Commonwealth. This $200 million marks a high for annual transportation funding and demonstrates the House’s strong commitment to local road and bridge funding.