Governor signs transportation bond bill with $300M for Ch. 90

Gov. Maura Healey today signed a $1.4 billion transportation bond bill that includes $300 million for the Chapter 90 local road and bridge program in fiscal 2027 to support infrastructure projects across the Commonwealth.

The $300 million Chapter 90 allocation matches last year’s funding level, which represented a 50% increase over previous years. Of the total, $200 million will be allocated using the traditional formula, and $100 million will be distributed based on road mileage as a way to increase equity for our more rural communities.

“The MMA and municipal leaders across the Commonwealth are grateful to the governor and our partners in the Legislature for recognizing the importance of these resources to public safety and a high quality of life in our 351 cities and towns,” said MMA Executive Director Adam Chapdelaine. “With $300 million secured for the Chapter 90 program, along with other critical funding, this law invests in the roads and bridges residents rely on each and every day.”

The $1.4 billion transportation bond package includes the following infrastructure investments:
• $500 million for the Massachusetts Department of Transportation’s Bridge and Pavement Lifecycle Asset Management Programs
• $200 million for transportation improvements that support expanded housing development
• $200 million for a new Parkway Resilience Improvement and Safety Modernization (PRISM) investment program
• $200 million for the MBTA’s Rail Reliability Program

The Legislature enacted the bill on June 4.

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation’s fiscal 2027 Chapter 90 apportionment website lists the Chapter 90 allocation for each city and town.