| Overall Changes in TIP Funding | ||||||
| Project | Proposed Change | Explanation | Section/Funding Source | Current Cost | New Cost | Difference |
| FFY 2026 Regional Target Program | ||||||
| 613163: LYNNFIELD- PEABODY- RAIL TRAIL CONSTRUCTION, FROM FORD AVENUE TO NICHOLS LANE (PHASE 1) | Scope Change, Cost Decrease | The scope of work for this project has been reduced with a corresponding decrease in project cost. The project's previous terminus was at a private way, Nichols Lane, which created complications for the application of federal aid to project delivery. As of June 2026, the project's scheduled advertisement date is July 18, 2026. Future phases of the project or work along the Lynnfield Rail Trail may incorporate the elements removed from the project's scope. | STBG | $5,901,323 | $4,280,307 | -$1,621,016 |
| FFY 2026 Statewide Highway Program | ||||||
| 613276: READING- WILMINGTON- BRIDGE PRESERVATION, W-38-028 (2HR, 2HT) AND R-03-011 (2HK), I-93 (NB/SB) OVER MBTA/B&M RAILROAD AND I-95/STATE ROUTE 128 | Source Change, Remove Project | This project is proposed for removal from the TIP as it will no longer utilize federal funding for construction. The project was previously funded with federal Bridge Formula funds but later identified for usage of state Fair Share funding given the project's scope as a preservation contract. | Fair Share | $18,601,526 | $0 | -$18,601,526 |
B&M = Boston and Maine Railroad. FFY = Federal Fiscal Year. MassDOT = Massachusetts Department of Transportation. MBTA = Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority. NB = Northbound. SB = Southbound. STBG = Surface Transportation Block Grant. TIP = Transportation Improvement Program.