Mass. Legislature Approved 50% Increase in Road, Bridge Funding

Mass. Legislature Approved 50% Increase in Road, Bridge Funding

BOSTON – The Massachusetts House and Senate have passed a bill that approves $1.2 billion in spending for distribution to cities and to maintain and repair roads and bridges across the state. The bill requires Governor Maura Healey’s signature before becoming law. Included within the bill is a one-year authorization to expand Chapter 90 Program funding to $300 million, a 50 percent increase over previous funding levels. The legislature previousl…