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WMass receives $26.6 million for road & bridge repairs

State releases Chapter 90 funding

Updated: Tuesday, 03 Jul 2012, 10:20 PM EDT
Published : Tuesday, 03 Jul 2012, 10:20 PM EDT

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) - Western Massachusetts is set to receive more than $25 million for local road and bridge projects as part of a $200 million transportation bond bill passed last week by the Legislature .

The Chapter 90 funds are allocated to cities and towns using a formula based on community road miles, population and employment.

$14.2 million has been designated for Hampden County. Hampshire County will see $5.4 million and Franklin County will receive $7 million.  

A breakdown of how much each individual city and town will receive can be found here .

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