Banker & Tradesman’s Editorial Cartoon: Sagamore Bridge, 1 Mile
The federal government just gave MassDOT $372 million to rebuild the Sagamore Bridge. But how’s the money going to get there?
State Secures $372M for Cape Bridge Replacement
Massachusetts has netted a significant federal grant to put towards the daunting cost of replacing the narrow and sometimes dangerous Sagamore Bridge.
Healey Looks to Replace Just One Cape Bridge to Start
After previous efforts to secure federal funding for replacement of both Cape Cod bridges stumbled, Gov. Maura Healey and her deputies will shift to a phased approach that first targets money primarily for the Sagamore Bridge.
Warren Seeks Community Support for Cape Bridge Dollars
Saying she’s been advocating for funding for 10 years, U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren sent letters to an array of people who depend on the 90-year-old bridges to and from Cape Cod asking them to round up information about how the federally owned and “functionally obsolete” spans are affecting their lives.
The Third Cape Bridge We Forget About
It’s truly irresponsible of state officials that discussion of the Cape’s transportation needs appears to be occurring in a vacuum without considering transit.
Healey Ups Ante in Pursuit of Cape Bridge Dollars
Beacon Hill has struggled to secure federal funds for the nearly $4 billion project to replace the Cape Cod Bridges, and Gov. Maura Healey now thinks there’s enough financial bandwidth to commit twice as many state dollars toward the crucial work.
Report: Infrastructure Aid Generous in New England States
Every state in New England is poised to receive an above-average injection of federal infrastructure money, funding that could play a key role after years where the region’s rate of investment lagged other states, a new report concluded.
Officials Whiff on First Bid for Cape Bridge Funds
Public officials fell short in one of two bids to secure more than $1 billion in federal funding toward replacement of the Bourne and Sagamore bridges, projects seen as vital to the Cape Cod economy.
Alarm Sounded Over Absence of Cape Bridge Replacement Funds
Members of Massachusetts’ congressional delegation last week called on federal officials to get behind the full replacement of the Bourne and Sagamore bridges over the Cape Cod Canal.
Replace Cape Cod Bridges, Army Corps of Engineers Says
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recommended the replacement of both the Bourne and Sagamore bridges Thursday in a new report, opening up a public comment period on what could shape up as a pair of major construction projects.
To Fix Cape Cod’s Economy, Start With the Bridges
The growing challenges of simply getting to the Cape are putting a damper on its real estate market – home prices on the Cape have taken years to recover after the Great Recession and have only started to gain traction in the last year or two – while also making it that much harder for businesses to get the labor they need.
