New Bike Upgrades May Be Coming To Framingham Streets

In February, the Traffic Commission will discuss a new project that would connect existing bike infrastructure on the north side.

Dozens Of EV Charging Stations Coming To MetroWest Cities, Towns

MassDEP gave out over $13 million to build electric car charging stations, including many in MetroWest cities and towns.

Rep. Clark Visit To Framingham Highlights Infrastructure: Photos

Clark and local officials highlighted the 97-year-old School Street bridge as an example of possible upgrades coming from the feds.

Driver Kills Man Crossing Route 9 In Framingham: DA

A driver hit the man in his 40s in the westbound lanes of Route 9 on Monday night, according to authorities.

Multiple Water Main Breaks In Framingham Reported By DPW

Recent cold weather has compromised mains in three separate locations, DPW said.

Framingham-Worcester MBTA Trains Reduced Due To Coronavirus

Beginning Jan. 10, the MBTA will stop running express trains on the line connecting Worcester and MetroWest to Boston.

Work To Fix Route 9 Flooding In Framingham Now Underway

Construction on drainage basins under the Route 126 overpass will help keep the flood-prone area dry, according to officials.

Long Delays On Mass Pike In Framingham After Crash

Heading into the Tuesday rush hour, the crash in Framingham was causing miles-long backups.

MWRTA Offers Bonuses As Driver Shortage Cuts Into Service

MWRTA recently reduced service along a Framingham-to-Natick route citing a driver shortage.

Framingham Man Dies In Christmas Eve I-495 Crash

The crash happened Friday morning in the southbound lanes of I-495 in Hopkinton, according to state police.

South Framingham Bike Lanes Get State Funding: MassDOT

The $400,000 grant announced this week will also fund other pedestrian, transit and ADA improvements near the Sherborn line.

Mass Pike Bridge In Ashland Closing For Road Work

The closure begins Monday night, and MassDOT says drivers should expect delays.

Crash In Framingham Closes Main Road: Police

Framingham police were detouring drivers around the scene of the crash Friday morning.

Half-Price MBTA Transit Program Comes To Framingham

The Youth Pass program allows people age 12 to 25 to access transit at about half the cost.

Old Framingham Sewer Pump Now Cochituate Rail Trail Parking

Cochituate Rail Trail users have a new place to park along Speen Street in Framingham.

Emergency Road Repair In Framingham Shuts Down Edmands Road

A small portion of Edmands Road will be closed for about a week for a culvert repair, according to the public works department.

Hear A Helicopter? It's A Boston Marathon Route Safety Check

The U.S. Department of Energy will be inspecting the Boston Marathon route by air this weekend.

MWRTA Chief Ed Carr Stepping Down In 2022

Carr has overseen the growth of MetroWest Regional Transit Authority since its inception more than a decade ago.

Waverly Pedestrian Island To Stay Put Due Safety Concerns

The Framingham Traffic Commission was considering a plan to move the island near Route 126 because of traffic delays.

Why Framingham's Bike Share System Never Materialized

In 2018, the bike share company Zagster got a two-year license to operate in Framingham, but the system never got into gear.

Bruce Freeman Rail Trail: Dec. Cutoff For Framingham To Buy Land

Framingham is in the process of negotiating the purchase of former CSX land. The deadline to agree on a price is Dec. 1.

Framingham To Make ADA Pedestrian Upgrades With State Grant

Framingham was one of more than 70 communities across the state to share in $6.5 million in Shared Streets and Spaces awards.

Route 9 In Framingham Blocked By Flooding

City crews were erecting barriers to prevent traffic from entering Route 9 near Route 126.

It's Back: Mass Pike Bridge Replacement Project Starts Friday

Acceler-8 took the July 4 weekend off. Lanes along I-90 will shift Friday night, and local roads in Southborough and Westborough will close.

School St. In Framingham Will Benefit From $200K Grant

Framingham was awarded a Shared Streets and Spaces Grant from the state on Wednesday.

Traffic A Concern With Framingham TGI Fridays Plan: Police, Fire

The owner of Shoppers World wants to demolish TGI Fridays to build two drive-thru businesses. The plan is up for a public hearing this week.

MBTA Begins Framingham-Worcester Line Third Track Project

A third track between Framingham and Wellesley is in the works. Money for design work was approved last week.

It Begins: Mass Pike Bridge Project Will Crunch Lanes All Summer

The Acceler-8 project starts for real on June 18, thinning the Mass Pike between Framingham and I-495 over eight weekends.

Framingham I-90 Exit Closing For Two Nights This Week

Drivers will detour to exit 117 at the Natick-Framingham line during the overnight closures.

Changes In Nobscot Intersection Project Will Be Focus Of Meeting

Framingham officials will update residents on the Edgell Road, Edmands Road and Water Street project during the virtual meeting Thursday.

Parking Fines Return To Framingham In June

Mayor Yvonne Spicer suspended some parking rules during the pandemic. That ends with the lifting of the statewide emergency.

Mass Pike Squeeze Coming This Weekend: MassDOT

MassDOT is conducting a "trial run" of lane closures ahead of a summer project to replace eight bridges along the Mass Pike.

Comment On Framingham Transportation Master Plan Now

The second phase of the transportation master plan will create a "road map" for improvements.

Cochituate Rail Trail Work May Cause Traffic Delays

Some major work along the rail trail will take place this week, although the opening date has been pushed back to October.

Framingham Was Ineligible For Federal Cash To Buy Rail Trial Land

Framingham asked U.S. Rep. Katherine Clark for $5 million to buy Bruce Freeman Rail Trail land. The denial is tied up federal budget rules.

MWRTA To Consider Collecting Fares Again

The MetroWest transit agency stopped collecting fares one year ago during the first wave of the pandemic as a safety precaution.

Framingham To Take 131 Pieces Of Property For $11M Union Ave Redo

The city needs to amass hundreds of small pieces to make room for the project, which will largely be funded by federal dollars.

Framingham To Begin Second Phase Of Transportation 'Road Map'

Part two of Framingham's transportation master plan process begins with four public forums.

Site For New Framingham Salt Facility Selected

It may sound boring, but this is a key step in fixing chronic flooding along Route 9 in Framingham.

New Spring MBTA Commuter Rail Schedules Now In Effect

Commuters along the Framingham-Worcester line will see more trains during midday hours starting April 5.