Public information meeting: Maffa Way/Mystic Ave. Bridge replacements project

On January 31, 2024, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

Maffa Way/Mystic Ave. Bridge (near Sullivan Sq.) Superstructure Replacements Project Public Information Meeting hosted by MassDOT

An in-person public information meeting is scheduled for January 31 at 6:00 p.m. to present a project overview prior to the commencement of construction activities. The meeting will feature a presentation delivered by project team members after which attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and provide comments.

In-Person meeting :

January 31, 2024, 6:00 p.m.

Somerville Central Library

79 Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA 02143

Proposed improvements

Workers will replace both superstructures. The Maffa Way Bridge will include a 10‑foot, 2‑way bike lane separated from traffic with a raised median. A sidewalk of varying width up to 11’-10” wide will be added on the south side of the bridge. The Mystic Avenue bridge will include a 12‑foot wide shared use path on the north side of the roadway for pedestrians and bicycles. Both bridges include dedicated bus lanes.

How will this affect you?

The Maffa Way/Mystic Avenue Bridge Superstructure Replacements Project will replace two deteriorated bridge superstructures that carry vehicles and pedestrians over the MBTA’s Orange Line and Commuter Rail in Boston and Somerville. This construction project will also improve bicycle, pedestrian, and transit facilities.

To ensure its meetings are accessible, MassDOT reasonably provides: translation, interpretation, modifications, accommodations, alternative formats, and auxiliary aids and services. To request such services, please contact MassDOT’s Chief Diversity and Civil Rights Officer at 857-368-8580 or MassDOT.CivilRights@dot.state.ma.us. For adequate time to process such request, please make them as early as possible, ideally 10-15 days prior to the event.

Project inquiries may also be emailed to massdotmajorprojects@dot.state.ma.us Please submit any written statements regarding the proposed undertaking to: Carrie A. Lavallee, P.E., Chief Engineer, MassDOT, 10 Park Plaza, Boston, MA 02116, Attention: MAJOR PROJECTS, DOT PROJECT NO. 119537