The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Board of Directors has approved a five-year Capital Investment Plan (CIP) for fiscal years 2026-2030, amounting to approximately $18.5 billion in transportation investments. This decision follows a public comment period that ran from May 23 to June 12.
The CIP outlines how the Healey-Driscoll Administration will prioritize and fund transportation projects across the state, including infrastructure improvements such as railroad and transit projects, accessibility upgrades, and roadway and bridge enhancements. The plan also includes local aid grant programs to support municipal transportation infrastructure needs.
Over the next five years, more than $1 billion is allocated for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), covering investments in Red Line and Orange Line vehicles, bi-level commuter rail coaches, power system upgrades, among others.
“Every transportation investment is an investment in people—connecting them to jobs, schools, healthcare, and each other,” said Transportation Secretary and CEO Monica Tibbits-Nutt. She praised the leadership of the Healey-Driscoll Administration for developing a robust plan that aligns with shared priorities.
In addition to MBTA funding, the CIP allocates $1.09 billion for the Cape Cod Bridges Program and $1 billion for the Chapter 90 Program. Other significant allocations include $424 million for the I-90 Allston Multimodal project and $276 million for rehabilitating the I-195 to Route 18 interchange in New Bedford.
Additional projects include $210 million for improvements at the I-90/I-495 interchange in Hopkinton and Westborough, $241 million for replacing bridges over rivers in Beverly and Salem, and $269 million for replacing Rourke Bridge in Lowell. There are also funds set aside for bicycle and pedestrian investments statewide.
Monica Tibbits-Nutt expressed gratitude to those who participated in the public comment process: “Your voices shape our work, and we look forward to continuing the conversation as we bring these projects to life in communities across the Commonwealth.”
For further details on MassDOT’s CIP or updates on its publication status, visit www.mass.gov/CIP.
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