Traffic Impacts
On Route 1 Northbound, as drivers approach the Tobin Bridge from Boston, construction activity begins in the righthand lane. During daytime hours (5 a.m. –10 p.m.), 2 of 3 travel lanes will be available, while overnight hours (10 p.m.–5 a.m.) will maintain at least 1 travel lane.
Southbound on Route 1, approaching the Chelsea Curves from the North Shore, the workzone starts in the lefthand lane. The same lane availability applies: 2 of 3 travel lanes during daytime hours (5 a.m. –10 p.m.) and at least 1 travel lane during overnight hours (10 p.m.–5 a.m.).
All on- and off-ramps will stay open during this period.
On local streets, the Spruce Street temporary reconfiguration will continue for approximately 2-3 months.
Work Hours
Daytime working hours (6 a.m – 2 p.m.) on weekdays will see the majority of construction activity. Additional work is scheduled for afternoon hours (2pm – 7pm), nighttime hours (9 p.m. – 5 a.m.), and Saturday mornings (6 a.m. – 2 p.m.).
Monday, May 27 will have no work in observance of Memorial Day.
Summary of Work Completed
During the two weeks leading up to May 19, crews established the median work zone with additional lane closures, installed new drainage in the Carter Street parking lot, and completed preparation, painting, and repair work on portions of the bridge deck and joints.
Description of Work
On Route 1 Northbound, crews will demolish and excavate grid deck concrete fill, power wash the grid deck, repair bridge deck and joints, and clean and weld new deflector plates.
Route 1 Southbound work includes installing a negative pressure containment system, powerwashing and excavating around support column footings, installing micropiles, conducting surveys, upgrading utilities, and deconstructing the median barrier.
Local street improvements involve preparing and paving the new Carter Street parking lot.
Travel Tips
Concurrent work on the North Washington Street Bridge Replacement project is also creating local traffic impacts. Project-specific construction look-aheads and additional information are available on the project website.
Motorists should remain attentive to signage and police details while proceeding carefully through work zones. Throughout the project, police details, lane marking changes, temporary controls like barriers and traffic cones, signage, and other traffic management tools will maintain safe conditions and control traffic flow.
Local event organizers and police are working with contractors to address awareness and manage traffic during scheduled events. The following events are planned during this look-ahead period:
Stanley Cup
Playoffs (TD Garden): To be scheduled
Red Sox (Fenway
Park): May 19 at 1:05 p.m., May 27 at 4:05 p.m., May 28 at 7:10 p.m., May 29 at
7:10 p.m.
Boston Calling Music Festival (Harvard Athletic Complex): May 24 –
May 26
BHCC Honors Class
of 2019 at 45th Commencement Ceremony
Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC) held its 45th Commencement Exercises on Thursday, May 23, conferring 1,754 degrees and certificates to the Class of 2019.
The ceremony opened with the annual tradition where BHCC President Pam Eddinger presided as graduates expressed gratitude to “ritual of gratitude,” family and friends in attendance for supporting their educational journey. Eddinger reflected on the cultural wealth of the graduating class and its positive influence on her role as College President.
“I am braver today because I have learned
from your struggles and have seen your courage,” Eddinger remarked. “I am more
hopeful, because you have shown me, in your multiple languages, your ancestral
songs, and your lived experiences that while life can be harsh, it is also
limitless and ever-renewing.”
Massachusetts Commissioner of Higher Education Carlos E. Santiago served as keynote speaker, urging graduates to leverage their education in service to their communities. “Your communities benefit from your time and
talents,” Santiago stated. “As students at our community colleges, you are uniquely
connected to your cities and towns. I urge you to stay connected – to hold
tight to your civic compass. Let it point you to where you can make a
difference.”
Santiago was also recognized with the President’s Distinguished Services Award for his exceptional contributions to the community and BHCC. Since assuming his role as Commissioner of Higher Education in July 2015, Santiago has significantly influenced key issues affecting BHCC students, particularly through his dedication to equity in higher education.
The Trustees Distinguished Service Award was presented to the BHCC Nurse Education Department by William J. Walczak, Chair of the BHCC Board of Trustees. The recognition acknowledged the department’s collaborative leadership, unwavering commitment, and effective actions that have strengthened the program and improved graduate performance on the NCLEX Examination.
Over the past two years, new leadership combined with full faculty and staff engagement proved essential during an intensive reaccreditation process. High-impact student success interventions and pedagogical improvements have yielded significant outcomes, including a 94% NCLEX Examination pass rate for the fall 2018 graduating class. Dean of Health Sciences Maryanne Atkinson, Assistant Dean Donna Savino, Director Elizabeth Tobin, and Associate Professor and Chairperson Kristen Wenger accepted the award.
Thursday’s ceremony also recognized faculty speaker Bryan D. Craven, Student Government Association President Joan Acosta Garcia, and President’s Leadership Award recipients Cam Do and Eva Montrond.