Swampscott to Get Almost $300,000 for Local Road Repairs

Swampscott, MA - Swampscott has been awarded Chapter 90 funding in the amount of $298,026 for local road repairs and improvements such as resurfacing, preliminary engineering, roadside drainage, structures, sidewalks, traffic control, and street lighting for Fiscal Year 2017.

“With this annual allocation of state funds, municipalities are able to continue to invest in local roads and bridges,” said Senator Thomas M. McGee.

Chapter 90 funds, allow cities and towns to focus on existing transportation infrastructure maintenance and improvements. The state funding for local road reconstruction, resurfacing, equipment, design and engineering helps to ensure the long term viability of the Commonwealth’s overall transportation infrastructure. Chapter 90 funding is a 100 percent reimbursable program based on a formula that takes into account municipalities’ road miles, population, and employment.