Boston's Secret Bridge and More - Massport's Thomas J. Butler Freight Corridor Project

Deadline Extended!

Boston's Secret Bridge and More -
Massport's Thomas J. Butler Freight Corridor Project

Sponsored jointly by the Structural Engineering Institute Boston Chapter and the Coasts, Oceans, Ports, and Rivers Institute Boston Chapter

Wednesday, November 9, 2016
Wyndham Boston Beacon Hill, 5 Blossom Street, Boston, MA
6:00 PM Registration, Social, and Pizza; 7:15 PM Presentation

Sam Sleiman, PE, CCM
Director, Capital Programs & Environmental Affairs, Massachusetts Port Authority

The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) is undertaking a major expansion and modernization of its Paul W. Conley Terminal in South Boston, New England’s premier container port facility. The first stage of the project – the Thomas Butler Dedicated Freight Corridor and Buffer Open Space, is now well into construction. It consists of improvements which will mitigate impacts of current and future operations on the abutting neighborhoods, provide tangible benefits to the larger community, and demonstrate Massport’s commitment to being a good neighbor.

The major project elements include a new 2/3 mile roadway which will remove nearly 1,000 container truck trips per day from East First Street, and a nearly 4-acre public open space which will buffer residences from the new roadway and expanded terminal. The buffer space will be heavily landscaped and includes a multi-use path, providing a new linear open space connection to existing parks along the Harbor. The project also includes a relative rarity within Boston city limits: A significant new over-water roadway crossing, on a new alignment.

Please join us to learn more about the bridge, the roadway, the park, and other elements of this exciting – yet somewhat “under the radar” project. Click here to see the event flyer.

This presentation provides 1.0 Professional Development Hours (PDH).

Registration Fees: $95 Members, $80 Public Sector Members, $35 Student and Senior Members (65+)
$95 Public Sector Non-Members, $120 Non-Members
Registration Deadline: Friday, November 4, 2016
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