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MassDOT and the RMV Recognize Older Driver Safety Awareness Week 

12/03/2025 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

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MassDOT Extends Deadline for “Name A Snowplow” Contest 

12/02/2025 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Students statewide are encouraged to submit contest applications. Application deadline is 5:00 p.m. on Friday, December 12

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RMV Cautions Public to Beware of Scam Texts Stating Money is Owed For Motor Vehicle Violations 

11/24/2025 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Customers should not click on links in texts; delete texts asking for payments

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MassDOT Advisory: Thanksgiving Holiday Travel 

11/24/2025 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

HOV will have extended hours on Tuesday, November 25, and Wednesday, November 26

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MassDOT Announces 2025-2026 Safe Routes to School Signs and Lines Program Awardees 

11/21/2025 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

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MassDOT, MAPFRE Insurance Reminder: Safety first this Thanksgiving 

11/13/2025 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

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MassDOT Announces Fourth Annual “Name A Snowplow” Contest 

11/12/2025 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Students statewide are encouraged to submit contest applications. Application deadline is 5:00 p.m. on Friday, December 5

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MassDOT Begins Temporary Lighting Replacement Work on Memorial Bridge 

11/06/2025 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Lighting work began on Tuesday, November 4, and will ensure that adequate lighting is installed in the coming weeks.

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MassDOT Announces Updates to Grant Central, Community Culvert and Unpaved Roads Programs 

11/06/2025 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Grant Central Updates to Make it Easier for Municipalities to Apply for Grants

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MassDOT Launches Car Safety Starter Kit Campaign to Improve Roadside Visibility 

11/05/2025 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Safety kits will be distributed to new drivers at road test locations and driver education schools

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MassDOT Leaders Visit Pittsfield, Cummington to Highlight Regional Transportation Priorities 

10/30/2025 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

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MassDOT Announces “Safe Streets Smart Trips” Video Contest Winners 

10/28/2025 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Competition encourages high school students to showcase their understanding of roadway safety across travel modes

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MassDOT Releases the Morrissey Boulevard Corridor Study Final Report 

10/28/2025 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Report has been filed with the Massachusetts Legislature and is now online

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Governor Healey Appoints MBTA General Manager Phil Eng as Interim Transportation Secretary  

10/16/2025 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Highway Administrator Jonathan Gulliver promoted to Undersecretary of Transportation; Interim Secretary and GM Eng to hold media availability today at 11 am at 10 Park Plaza 

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MassDOT Announces Reprocurement for Service Plazas Contract 

10/15/2025 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Focus remains delivering the highest-quality service plazas and best value for taxpayers