Sudbury police did not immediately have an estimate on how long the road would stay closed.
The upgrades will be paid for through the MassDOT Complete Streets program, which aims to boost safety for cyclists, pedestrians and others.
MassDOT is planning to build the new MCRT section after Eversource completes a major transmission line project.
But a legal fight that dates to 2016 over the Eversource project — and a connected MA Central Rail Trail extension — is not over.
The 4.4-mile section from Route 20 to the Concord line will take about two years to finish.
The popular Go Sudbury! service began in 2020 as a way to help vulnerable people get to the doctor, go shopping and other necessities.
From major moves on rail trails to a new marathon-length loop in Marlborough, 2022 was a big year for non-motorized paths.
The 7-1/2 mile section of the trail would travel from Wayland through Sudbury and into Hudson.
A federal board denied a request by locals over a former rail line that could become a new Mass Central Rail Trail section.
The 44-year-old Sudbury pedestrian was hit Thursday night along Route 2A in Acton.
Public works crews will be replacing a culvert over Pantry Brook. Drivers will have to detour through Sudbury Center.
See the full list of upcoming paving projects that will occur in August and September.
The full bridge closures will happen Wednesday to Friday with a long detour route through Hudson.
Meanwhile, Framingham got over $400,000 to start work on its portion of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail.
A road closure on Wednesday will precede several weeks of slowdowns along Hudson Road.
The Go Sudbury! service began during the pandemic with a state grant. It will continue into 2023 after a Town Meeting vote.
The votes at Town Meeting last week will allow construction to begin in a new 4.4-mile section of the 25-mile rail trail.
The double fatal collision happened near Athol on Wednesday evening.
Both directions of the road were closed Friday morning due to the incident, according to MassDOT.
While lower than a month ago, gas prices in Sudbury remain high. Before you travel, know what to expect at the pump.
Construction on the Florida Road Bridge will be completed by June 2023, according to MassDOT.
The Dutton Road Bridge closed at the beginning of June, and the project took longer due to a host of reasons.
The closure will last all day Thursday and Friday, according to the public works department.
The town's 75% design package is a major step toward construction, which may begin as soon as summer 2022.
The ride service area is within Sudbury and up to 25 miles outside of Sudbury. All rides must begin or end in Sudbury.
During the process, we aim to produce the least disruption possible to drivers and residents.
See which roads in Sudbury will be under construction when the season kicks off on May 17.
The road closure will last for about three days, and comes ahead of a larger Dutton Road closure.
Only local traffic will be allowed through the construction area beginning June 1.
Seniors, the disabled and other vulnerable residents will be able to use the service to go grocery shopping or to the doctor.
The last day to take a medical ride through this program will be Monday, March 1, 2021.
Once you register for the program & are confirmed to be an eligible participant, you will be provided information on how to schedule a ride.
***UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE: Taxi Rides will ONLY be Booked for Medical Appointments.***
The Legislature passed a $16.5 billion transportation bond bill Wednesday, including funds for a Sudbury rail trail connection.
The $1.2 million purchase of 1.4 miles of defunct railroad south of Route 20 was two decades in the making.
Pat yourself on the back for understanding that an accessible parking space is a Welcome mat for people with disabilities.
The hearings will be held online via Zoom.
Construction crews will be paving near Landham Road on Friday, which means lane closures all day.
The multi-day detour will stretch the length of Morse Road, according to the public works department.
The land is key to completing a section of the regional trail from Concord to Framingham.