South Coast Rail work continues; expect disruptions

MassDOT's contractor will perform culvert and track work throughout the South Coast Rail Phase 1 Corridor on the New Bedford Main Line, Fall River Secondary, and Middleborough Secondary in the communities of Berkley, Fall River, Freetown, Lakeville, Middleborough, New Bedford, Raynham, and Taunton.

Work will take place now through Friday, May 29, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day; and Monday, June 1, and Tuesday, June 2, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.

This work will be disruptive to local residents. Crews will be using various pieces of heavy equipment and trucks along the railroad right-of-way throughout the construction period. While the project will seek to minimize construction-related impacts to communities, noise will be generated along the right-of-way.

Tarkiln Hill Road Grade Crossing Improvements

Work will take place on the Tarkiln Hill Road grade crossing in New Bedford now through Friday, May 29, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.each day. Vehicular and pedestrian access will be maintained and access to local businesses will not be impacted.

Work by MassDOT’s contractor on the Culvert Replacement Project and in the vicinity of the Tarkiln Hill Road grade crossing is anticipated to be completed in early summer 2020. Please note that although the South Coast Rail Early Action work at the Tarkiln Hill Road Grade Crossing is largely complete, the City of New Bedford is also carrying out work in the Tarkiln Hill Road location for MassDOT Project #606709 (King’s Highway Reconstruction). For more details and contact information for this project, please see the Roadwork Schedule page on the City of New Bedford’s website.

MassDOT, MBTA, and their consultants and contractors must maintain full compliance with the Commonwealth’s COVID-19 Guidelines and Procedures for All Construction Sites and Workers at All Public Works Sites until further notice.

To report a noise issue, call the hotline at 508-397-4858. For more information visit the project website, www.mass.gov/southcoastrail or email the project team at SouthCoastRail@dot.state.ma.us.