MBTA Construction Projects

[bakgwailo]

I've worked in enough open "industrial" style offices to say that, for my tastes, it could work, but all of those ceilings were clean and nicely painted/tidied up/etc. This is just bad.

 

[stick n move]

MBTA To Begin Replacement Work on South Elm Bridge in July​

BOSTON – Over the summer, the MBTA will begin work to replace the South Elm Bridge on the Haverhill Commuter Rail Line.

“Starting July 15th, crews will replace the “nearly 120-year-old bridge with a modern single-span structure.” Located between Bradford and Haverhill stations, this replacement work will extend the life of the bridge an estimated 75 years…..”

https://www.rtands.com/track-struct...-work-on-south-elm-bridge-in-july/?RTchannel=

Current bridge

https://x.com/mbta/status/1798430068852589039?s=46

 

[North Shore]

MBTA To Begin Replacement Work on South Elm Bridge in July​

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BOSTON – Over the summer, the MBTA will begin work to replace the South Elm Bridge on the Haverhill Commuter Rail Line.

“Starting July 15th, crews will replace the “nearly 120-year-old bridge with a modern single-span structure.” Located between Bradford and Haverhill stations, this replacement work will extend the life of the bridge an estimated 75 years…..”

https://www.rtands.com/track-struct...-work-on-south-elm-bridge-in-july/?RTchannel=

Current bridge
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https://x.com/mbta/status/1798430068852589039?s=46

I'm currently overseeing the reconstruction of South Elm Street on either side of this bridge (with utility replacements under it as well) as part of a MassWorks grant for the City of Haverhill that was spurred by the new mixed use development being constructed on Railroad Avenue (just to the left in the photo).

The coordination effort between my office, the City of Haverhill, the MBTA, MeVA, and relevant utility companies has been massive. I'm excited to see the bridge project play out, given the technological complexity involved. And when all is said and done, both projects will be a boon to all those who transit this area, whether by train, car, bus, bike or by foot.

 

[johnmcboston]

Hmmmm. The new temporary exist to the Kendall Northbound (outbound) entrance/exit was cut in this past weekend. I guess the station closure for the end of the month is for demo of the old headhouse???

 

[johnmcboston]

Snapped some photos on the way home

Temporary Outbound entrance on Main St, in "the Google building"

Rooftop view of the Marriott courtyard. The old exit path is closed off, but no major (new) work there yet

 

[RandomWalk]

Steel for the BEB charging rig in North Cambridge has arrived.

 

[johnmcboston]

Apparently they are starting to disassemble the current Kendall Northbound headhouse already. Notice today that Kendall will be closed on two weekends instead of one.

(Not my photo - taken from a FB group)