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Industry urges modernization of Massachusetts 'superload' permitting process to speed public projects
Summary
Construction and heavy-haul industry representatives told the Joint Committee on Transportation that Massachusetts' superload permitting process is decades out of date, causing multi-day delays and higher costs for moving oversized loads for public projects. Witnesses asked the committee to align state requirements with neighboring states and to
Industry representatives from heavy-haul, crane and bridge-construction firms told the Joint Committee on Transportation that Massachusetts' superload permitting process needs modernization to reduce costs and delays for public projects. Supporters referenced House Bill 4428 and Senate Bill 2606 as measures to update the permitting system.
Frank Allen, general manager at Bay Crane Northeast, said anything over 130,000 pounds currently…
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