Rte. 79 Construction

Drawing of waterfront development

Next Phase in Rte. 79 L:and Development Begins

Keith Thibault February 5, 2026 Comments Off on Next Phase in Rte. 79 L:and Development Begins

The over ten-year plan to reconstruct Route 79 and Davol Street in Fall River is nearly complete. Now begins the process of deciding what should be built on the 19-plus acres of land freed

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City Seeks Legislative Action to Control Davol Street Land

Keith Thibault June 4, 2025 Comments Off on City Seeks Legislative Action to Control Davol Street Land

Today, a legislative committee held a public hearing on a bill that would transfer state land to the city for development after the Route 79-Davol Street reconstruction project

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City Forging Ahead on Rte. 79/Waterfront Development Plans

Keith Thibault February 6, 2024 Comments Off on City Forging Ahead on Rte. 79/Waterfront Development Plans

The Fall River Redevelopment Authority is moving ahead on its plans to devise a strategy for how to best use close to 19 acres of waterfront property that will be available once the reconstruction

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Rte. 79 Construction Update

Keith Thibault October 17, 2023 Comments Off on Rte. 79 Construction Update

Here is the latest information on road work and lane shifts upcoming on Rte

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Rte. 79 Construction Update- July 27, 2023

Keith Thibault July 27, 2023 Comments Off on Rte. 79 Construction Update- July 27, 2023

Here is an update on the reconstruction of Rte. 79 and upcoming associated detours and parking restrictions

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