Skanska and partner D.W. White have delivered Phase 1 of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s South Coast Rail Corridor project, which represents substantial completion of the $159 million contract for South Coast Rail Main Line construction.
The full project promises to deliver a one-seat trip from the southeastern region of MA to Boston in less than 90 minutes. Phase 1 is anticipated to begin passenger service by late 2023.
Massachusetts has begun construction on a $300 million offshore wind terminal in Salem, aiming to boost its renewable energy sector. The project will repurpose a former coal plant site, supporting both fixed-bottom and floating wind projects. Funded by federal and state grants, alongside private investment, the terminal is key to Massachusetts’ 2050 net-zero carbon goal. Set for completion by 2026, the facility will handle heavy-lift operations for wind turbines, advancing U.S. offshore wind capacity amidst challenges like inflation and supply chain issues.
New Bedford has opened its expanded North Terminal, marking a major development in the city’s port infrastructure. The $43 million project added 5.5 acres and extended the bulkhead, enhancing the terminal’s ability to support industries like commercial fishing and offshore wind. Federal, state, and local leaders, including Senators Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey, attended the ribbon-cutting. The expansion reflects New Bedford’s strategy to remain competitive in maritime industries, especially as the port integrates renewable energy initiatives.
