Voices from Affected Community Members on Boston Infrastructure Projects

Boston infrastructure work is advancing on multiple fronts, with projects such as the Cummins Highway reconstruction in Mattapan and the Allston I-90 Multimodal Interchange drawing direct attention from nearby residents.

Projects Affecting Daily Travel

Work on Cummins Highway includes road reconstruction, new pedestrian ramps and tree plantings, with completion targeted for 2026. The $31.5 million effort is one of several upgrades listed in city transportation records. In Allston, the multimodal interchange rebuild is backed by $335.4 million in federal funds secured by the City of Boston, covering the area between Beacon Street and Brookline Avenue.

Federal Support for Regional Links

More than $102 million in federal transportation funding reached Massachusetts, including $2 million for reconnecting neighborhoods at Mattapan Square and another $2 million for redesign work at JFK/UMass Station. A separate $1.06 billion North Station Draw One Bridge Replacement and track upgrades, awarded to Skanska by the MBTA, spans Boston, Cambridge and Somerville.

Broader Citywide Investment

The City of Boston's FY26-30 Capital Plan sets aside nearly $136 million for street reconstruction, resurfacing and accessible sidewalks throughout neighborhoods. Site preparation for a $25 billion urban transformation, including foundation work at Fenway Center, began in late 2025. These coordinated efforts are tracked through the Boston Planning & Development Agency development projects list covering Allston, Mattapan and other districts.

Community members in these areas encounter changes to local streets, transit connections and pedestrian access as the listed projects proceed. Information on timelines and public comment opportunities appears on the Boston Planning & Development Agency site for each project filed in 2016 and later.