The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Board of Directors has signed off on the Fiscal Year 2027 through Fiscal Year 2031 Capital Investment Plan, a five-year program aimed at modernizing transportation infrastructure across the state. The plan is framed as a tool to enhance safety and reliability for users of the transportation network, support economic growth and job creation, and improve mobility for residents, workers and visitors throughout Massachusetts.
The approved plan totals $20.7 billion over five years and is described as a comprehensive roadmap for upgrading a range of assets in the statewide transportation system. According to MassDOT, the program will direct funding to critical improvements for roads and bridges, as well as to culverts that support the resilience and functionality of surface infrastructure. Investments are also earmarked for rail and transit assets as part of a broader effort to strengthen multi-modal connectivity.
Of the total $20.7 billion, $4.4 billion in investments will be supported by Fair Share revenues. These revenues are intended to help advance major projects across Massachusetts and to provide a dedicated funding source for key components of the capital program. MassDOT indicates that these resources will accelerate work on infrastructure that underpins both everyday mobility and longer-term economic development objectives.
The plan also calls for significant spending on transit-related agencies and programs. Funding is slated for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), Regional Transit Authorities, and municipal transportation initiatives. In addition, bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure is identified as a focus area, with the goal of improving non-vehicular travel options and enhancing safety for users of those networks.
Interim Secretary of Transportation and MBTA General Manager Phillip Eng said the Fiscal Year 2027–Fiscal Year 2031 Capital Investment Plan demonstrates a commitment to creating a safer, more reliable and seamless multimodal transportation network. He added that the investments are expected to support economic growth, improve mobility and help communities across the state thrive.
The plan encompasses both statewide roadway infrastructure and public transit systems, reflecting an approach that integrates highways, local streets, transit lines and active transportation corridors. While the detailed project list and timelines are not specified in the summary, the approval by the MassDOT Board represents a key step in moving the capital program into implementation over the 2027–2031 period.
The initiative is framed as a way to align transportation spending with long-term goals for safety, reliability and economic competitiveness, while also prioritizing investments in transit and other modes that serve a broad cross-section of Massachusetts communities. A photo released with the announcement shows an MBTA crew working on infrastructure improvements to the Green Line C branch, underscoring the emphasis on transit system upgrades within the broader capital plan.
