New WRTA Leader: CT Transit Official Hired As Administrator

Joshua Rickman was one of three finalists picked to lead the Worcester-area bus system as Dennis Lipka retires.

I-190 Paving In Worcester Will Slow Traffic

MassDOT is continuing its project rehabilitating the bridge over the Providence & Worcester Railroad in Worcester this week.

Fewer Worcester Line Commuter Trains Due To Construction: MBTA

Construction projects in Worcester, Framingham and Natick will mean a reduction in service through September.

Cambridge Street In Worcester Closing For Weeks Due To Sewer Project

The closure will begin Wednesday between Chelsea and Canterbury streets.

New WRTA Leader: 3 Finalists In Running For Top Worcester Transit Job

WRTA administrator Dennis Lipka is expected to retire in 2023 after board members pick a new administrator.

I-190 Lane Closures In Worcester All Week During Construction: MassDOT

The work will be taking place near the Gold Star Boulevard-area exit ramps, officials said.

Mass Pike Bridge Closing Near Worcester For Two Nights: MassDOT

The bridge from I-290 to the Mass Pike will be closed as part of an ongoing rehabilitation project.

Flood-Prone Worcester Route 20, 122 Intersection In For Fix: MassDOT

The south Worcester intersection floods during heavy rains, sometimes dangerously. New federal funds may help solve the problem.

Weekend Of Route 146​ Construction Will Cause Delays: MassDOT

It could be a much slower weekend along Route 146 between Worcester and Millbury due to a bridge construction project.

Ernest A. Johnson Tunnel In Worcester To Close For Construction

The tunnel will be closed for about four months beginning Wednesday.

I-90, I-290 Construction To Cause Lane, Ramp Closures In Worcester

The work affects the I-90 bridge over Route 12 in Auburn and I-290 between exits 18 and 20 in Worcester.

Worcester Proposes Crompton Park Street Redesign, Seeks Input

A redesigned Endicott Street could become the next link in a new network of bike and pedestrian facilities in the Green Island area.

Worcester Plans Big Road Safety Upgrades, First For New Department

New bike lanes, pedestrian crossings and reduced speeds are coming to Grove, Stafford and Burncoat streets. See what the city is planning.

I-290 On-Ramp In Worcester Closing Due To Construction: MassDOT

The closure will only last for one night while MassDOT crews work, according to the agency.

More Mass Pike Closures Due To Construction In Auburn, Grafton

MassDOT's construction work will take place at two key Worcester-area exits every night this week.

Worcester Banker Appointed To MBTA Board Of Directors

Eric Goodwine, a Shrewsbury resident, was one of three new members appointed to the MBTA board by the governor.

Free Worcester-Area Buses To Stay Through 2024, WRTA Board Decides

Money for WRTA's free-fare policy was included in a fiscal 2024 budget passed Thursday morning.

WRTA Had Best Pandemic Rebound In MA, MBTA Included: Study

The new report on Worcester Regional Transit Authority rider trends comes ahead of a vote Thursday to keep fares free.

Worcester Plans Stafford Street Changes Year After Deadly Collision

Candice Asare-Yeboah was in a Stafford Street crosswalk with her mother when an SUV driver hit them. The 5-year-old died a month later.

Mass Pike Closures In Worcester Area As MassDOT Construction Continues

The Worcester-area I-90 detours will continue every night this week as spring construction season ramps up.

Multiple Mass Pike Detours Near Worcester Due To Construction

Watch out for several on and off-ramp closures around I-90 all this week.

7-Month Route 146 Exit Closure Starts In April

Southbound Route 146 drivers will lose an off-ramp until November, according to MassDOT.

Weeks Of Road Closures In Worcester Starting With Water Line Project

The daytime closures will halve a main east-west route near Park Avenue, according to city officials.

WRTA's Free Buses Should Stay For Another Year, Committee Recommends

The Worcester County bus system will likely use federal stimulus dollars to keep the bus system free through June 2024.

Traffic Delays In Worcester Due To Funeral Procession For Sgt. Leto

Worcester police Sgt. Derrick Leto died one week ago. A funeral at St. Stephen Catholic Church will take place Friday.

Worcester's 2023 Spring Street Sweeping Begins

Street sweeper season began on Monday in Worcester. That means you might have to go out and move your car.

Mass Pike, Route 146 Closures Coming Up In Worcester Area

One detour will last intermittently through November, according to MassDOT.

Salisbury St. In Worcester May Bear Albanian Warrior's Name

The honorary Gjergj Kastrioti Skenderbeu Way in Worcester would also mark the 40th anniversary of the nation's largest Albanian festival.

Main Worcester Commuter Rail Track Closing In March For Construction

During weekday hours, MBTA commuter rail users in Worcester will have to board trains from a parking lot near Union Station.

I-290 Ramp Closure Coming Due To Bridge Repair

The I-290 eastbound exit ramp will close for one night this week, part of a longer series of closures near the I-90 interchange.

15-Car Pileup On Mass Pike Caused By Ice: State Police

Multiple people were injured in the collision in the eastbound lanes late Thursday night.

Mass Pike, I-290 Ramp Closures Coming After Presidents' Day

The ramp closures near the I-290 and I-90 interchange south of Worcester will mean detours.

'Vision Zero' In Worcester: Feds To Fund City's Road Safety Plan

Can Worcester reduce or end serious injury and fatal crashes on local roads? That's the goal of a forthcoming plan.

Worcester Converting Street To One-Way For School Traffic

The change to the Union Hill-area street will take effect by Thursday, according to the city.

Man Critically Injured In Worcester Crash Along Southbridge Street

The 37-year-old driver crashed into a parked car and flipped over, Worcester police said.

Exit To Mass Pike From Worcester Closing During Bridge Work

Watch for detours all this week between I-290 and the Mass Pike, according to MassDOT.

Route 20 Reconstruction In Oxford, Charlton: MassDOT To Host Forum

The meeting will provide updates on the Route 20 reconstruction project, which will affect more than 3 miles of road.

Worcester Councilors Cry Foul As WRTA Friday Bus Cuts Begin

One Worcester city councilor called it "problematic" that the bus system is enacting cuts without a public process.

Worcester E-Bike Users Have Traveled Halfway Around Earth: Data

Close to 100 Worcester residents received free e-bikes last year. Here's how the program is going.

Worcester Declares Parking Ban Due To Winter Storm

The Worcester area might see 4 or more inches of snow by early Tuesday morning, according to forecasts.