Tonight: Public Hearing on Demolition of Legacy Toll Plaza

Weston, MA – The Massachusetts Department of Transportation will hold a public hearing tonight on the proposed demolition of the Legacy Toll Plaza along I-90.

The work would eliminate direct access from the Liberty Mutual facility to the I-90 and I-95 Interchange. The existing toll plaza, including its administrative and utility buildings, toll booths, gantries, canopies, access tunnels, parking lots and parking access drives would be removed.

Modifications and roadway reconstruction to the interchange is also included in the proposal.

A secure right-of-way is vital to the project; acquisitions in fee and permanent or temporary easements may also be necessary.

MassDOT's policy regarding land acquisitions will also be discussed at the hearing, as the state is responsible for securing the rights to private or public lands.

MassDOT will review written views received prior to the hearing, and plans will be displayed a half hour before the meeting begins.

An engineer will be on hand to answer questions about the proposal, which is available on the MassDOT website.

Written statements may be sent to Patricia A. Leavenworth, P.E., Chief Engineer, MassDOT, 10 Park Plaza, Boston, MA 02116, Attention: Highway Design Project File No. 607582.

Submissions will also be accepted at the hearing. Mailed statements and exhibits intended for inclusion in the public hearing transcript must be postmarked within 10 business days of the Design Public Hearing, according to MassDOT. Project inquiries may be emailed here.

The hearing will begin at 7 p.m. in the Weston Town Hall auditorium, 11 Town House Road.

In case of inclement weather, hearing cancellation announcements will be posted on the MassHighway website.

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