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Construction of the bridge is slated to begin in 2028, pending environmental permits; however, new estimates follow a timeline with full completion in 2036.
MassDOT announced on Jan. 14, 2026, that it will begin taking ownership of 13 homes as part of its project to replace the Sagamore Bridge. According to MassDOT and the USACE, it has reached the end of its useful life. The bridge carries 38 million vehicles per year and is vital
to Cape Cod’s economy, according to the state. Luisa Paiewonsky, executive director of MassDOT's mega projects delivery office, told realtor.com that the agency is spacing out deed transfers to ensure that not all homeowners are looking for replacement properties at the see EMINENT page 16
Delegation Announces $92.78M in Federal Funding for 93 Projects Throughout Mass. Massachusetts 5th district Whip Katherine Clark joined senators and representatives from across the state on Jan. 16, 2026, in announcing that the state will receive an estimated $92.8 million in community project funding (CPF) in the FY2026 spending bill for 3 important community projects throughout the Bay State. The projects focus on areas relating to critical infrastructure, energy and water development, justice, science and rural development. “Families in Massachusetts deserve a cleaner, healthier
and safer future — this critical funding will help us meet that mark,” said Clark. “I’m grateful for the partnership of our state and local leaders who helped to identify opportunities to advance our Commonwealth’s climate readiness and construct new, welcoming community gathering spaces for our neighbors. Thanks to their collaboration, we are meeting needs here at home.” see FUNDING page 12