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8/8/2022
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority last week announced plans to begin construction on the South Attleboro Station accessibility improvements project in fall.
The $7 million project calls for the replacing the facility's pedestrian bridge, constructing new high-level and accessible platforms, and the installing three new elevators.
Built in 1990, the station does not meet accessibility standards and is in need of extensive repairs, MBTA officials said in a press release. Commuter-rail service at the station has been suspended since February 2021 due to the pedestrian bridge's deteriorated condition. The bridge is scheduled for demolition in fall.
The transit agency is working to acquire funding for the full reconstruction of the station, MBTA officials said.
“We’re excited to see these upcoming station upgrades reach 100% design and look forward to acquiring the necessary construction funding to make these critical repairs and important accessibility improvements at South Attleboro so that we can return commuter-rail service to the station,” said MBTA General Manager Steve Poftak.