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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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MassDOT announces plans to replace the Commonwealth Avenue Bridge from July 26 to Aug. 14. PHOTO BY HALEY ABRAM/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Commonwealth Avenue Bridge to be replaced this summer

Natalie Carroll April 13, 2017

By Natalie Carroll and Sarah Wu The Massachusetts Department of Transportation will replace the Commonwealth Avenue Bridge this summer, significantly impacting traffic in the Boston University area,...

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker and Boston Mayor Martin Walsh join Boston University President Robert Brown and members of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation in a groundbreaking ceremony for protected bike lanes on Commonwealth Avenue. PHOTO BY LAUREN PETERSON/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Comm Ave. Improvement Project steps into phase II

Anna Whitelaw October 30, 2016

Turnpike Park, the patch of grass nestled between Boston University’s College of Fine Arts and the BU Bridge, was swarmed with people Friday afternoon for the groundbreaking ceremony of phase II...

 In response to a fatal car accident in February that killed 35-year-old Caitlin Clavette, of Winchester, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation announced Friday that it will be conducting extensive highway safety testing to avoid future incidents. PHOTO BY KANKANIT WIRIYASAJJA/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

MassDOT to improve roadway inspections across Massachusetts

David Franco April 21, 2016

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation announced plans Friday to improve its roadway inspection process after a woman was killed by a loose manhole cover in February, according to a statement...

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