Infra

POV: Was the Francis Scott Key Bridge Disaster Avoidable?

The tragic and instant collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore in the early hours of Tuesday, March 26, after a cargo ship apparently lost power and consequently lost steering, causing it to ram into one of...

Federal funding pushes Allston Mass. Pike megaproject forward, says MassDOT secretary

A $335 million federal funding award clears a "major, major hurdle" for an infrastructure megaproject in Allston that will provide long-awaited access to the Charles River waterfront and push the state closer to a westward passenger rail expansion, a...

Inside Massachusetts’ push to lean into applied AI

For better or worse, artificial intelligence is part of our world. Each day, A.I. software is learning new skills, whether it’s answering questions, writing stories or generating images. But for Gov. Maura Healey, the focus is on the future of...

A Bump in the Road: Private Equity Infrastructure Investment Set to Rebound Following Slowdown in 2023

Private Infrastructure Investment Has Been Put to the Test in a Challenging Environment; the Number of Infrastructure Deals Declined by 18% in 2023, and Global Infrastructure Fundraising Fell by 50% from a High of $176 Billion in 2022 to...

A Massachusetts town spent $600K on shore protection. A winter storm washed it away days later – Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7News

BOSTON (AP) — A Massachusetts beach community is scrambling after a weekend storm washed away $600,000 in sand that was trucked in to protect homes, roads and other infrastructure.The project, which brought 14,000 tons (12,701 metric tons) of sand...

US weather forecast: Wind advisory for 60 million, storm alert in New York City, Boston

A Wind Advisory is in effect for over 60 million residents spanning from New England to the mid-Atlantic, encompassing major metropolitan areas such as Boston, New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington. Along the bustling Interstate 95 corridor, residents are...

Biden touts economic record and infrastructure law

Biden touts economic record and infrastructure law - CBS News ...

Boston’s Blue Hill Avenue to Get BRT, Safety Improvements

A major Boston street is getting a makeover, complete with a center-running bus lane, reports Zeninjor Enwemeka for WBUR. “The $44 million Blue Hill Avenue redesign project is funded by a $15 million grant from the U.S. Department of...

Boston Water and Sewer Commission Meeting Provides a Platform for Residents’ Infrastructure Concerns in Chinatown and Downtown Neighborhoods – Sampan

“My tap water is reaching temperatures of nearly 100 degrees.” described Robert Qua, a South St Leather District resident, at a recent meeting called by the Boston Water and Sewer Commission to Announce Capital Improvements and StormWater Remediation Installation....

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Large storm could impact northeast around Thanksgiving. Here’s what we know.

A sizable storm could impact the northeast toward the end of the Thanksgiving travel week. Here's the latest forecast...