Feds Finally Approve Cape Cod Bridge Swaps: Yawn-Worthy Infra News
Published Date: 9/2/2026
Notice
Summary
This notice announces action taken by FHWA that are final. The actions relate to the proposed Cape Cod Bridges Project which includes replacement of the Sagamore Bridge carrying U.S. Route 6 and replacement of the Bourne Bridge carrying State Route 28 as it travels across the Cape Cod Canal and their respective approaches in the town of Bourne in Barnstable County Massachusetts. Those actions grant licenses, permits, and approvals for the project.
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FHWA Approves Cape Cod Bridge Replacements
FHWA issued a Final Environmental Impact Statement and Record of Decision (signed June 26, 2026) approving replacement of the Sagamore Bridge (U.S. Route 6) and Bourne Bridge (State Route 28) and their approaches in Bourne, Barnstable County, Massachusetts (Project FHWA-MA-EIS-25-01-D). The approval grants the permits and licenses needed for the replacement to proceed and is intended to improve cross-canal mobility and address deteriorating structural and maintenance issues.
Deadline to File Lawsuits: Feb 1, 2027
If you want to challenge the federal agency actions for this Cape Cod Bridges project in court, your claim must be filed on or before February 1, 2027; if another federal statute sets a shorter filing window (less than 150 days), that shorter period applies instead.
Project Includes Pedestrian and Bicycle Upgrades
The approved Selected Alternative specifically includes improving accommodations for pedestrians and bicyclists on the Sagamore and Bourne Bridges and their approaches in Bourne, Barnstable County, Massachusetts. These changes are intended to improve access and safety for people who walk or bike across the canal.
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