BOSTON, MA — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has filed the draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) for the replacement of the Cape Cod Bridges with the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act Office. The filing of this comprehensive document represents a significant milestone in the advancement of the Cape Cod Bridges Project. The document includes the Healey-Driscoll administration’s proposed decision to extend the construction of Sandwich Road safety improvements, including a shared-use path to the Gallo Ice Arena, in response to requests from Bourne residents and local officials.
The future path will now extend the length of the path further along Sandwich Road, providing a safe travel option for bicyclists and pedestrians from the Upper Cape Cod Technical High School to the Gallo Ice Arena.
“We took one big step forward toward rebuilding the Cape Cod bridges,” Governor Maura Healey said. “Our administration has been focused on delivering this project from day one, working hard to secure billions in funding, preparing the necessary design and environmental documents, and engaging with the community every step of the way. I’m proud of our MassDOT team for their continued progress on this critical project and grateful for our local, state, and federal partners for making this possible.”
“The filing of state environmental documents marks a major step forward as our team continues to work to replace these vital structures while protecting Cape Cod’s natural, cultural, and historic resources,” said Monica Tibbits-Nutt, Transportation Secretary and CEO. "We are committed to advancing replacement of the Sagamore Bridge and the Bourne Bridge and ensuring the Healey-Driscoll's vision for a safe, multi-modal, modern, and resilient transportation future for the region.”
In response to requests from Bourne residents and local officials, MassDOT will implement safety improvements along Sandwich Road in the vicinity of the Bourne Rotary. As part of the future construction of the Bourne Bridge, a 12-foot-wide shared-use path will extend further along Sandwich Road, from the Upper Cape Cod Technical High School to the Gallo Ice Arena. The driveway to the Gallo Ice Arena will also be reconfigured, along with left-turn lanes to provide safe access to the arena. Median islands will be implemented to manage vehicle speeds.
