New England News Releases

Bourne Bridge Construction Update - all lanes open
5/14/2026
Bourne Bridge construction complete...
USACE and Connecticut Port Authority Launch New Haven Harbor Improvement Project
4/22/2026
CONCORD, Mass. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), New England District, and the Connecticut Port Authority (CTPA) announced the execution of a Project Partnership Agreement, officially...
Bridge Work Alert Bourne Bridge Short-term Lane Restrictions
4/17/2026
Bridge Work Alert: Bourne Bridge Short-term Lane Restrictions on Tuesday April 21st, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. CONCORD, Mass. – Inspection and maintenance work will be performed on the Bourne Bridge...

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Local bird watchers descended upon West Hill Dam armed with pen, paper and a few binoculars to participate in West Hill Dam’s annual Backyard Bird Count.
Construction of the System Management Engineering Facility (SMEF), the 40,000 square foot, 2-story addition, is well underway and progressing rapidly.
For vessels wanting to enter Plymouth waters, dredging to remove shoals from the Plymouth Harbor federal navigation project in Massachusetts is currently underway and on schedule.

News From Around the Corps

Caribbean District announces upcoming engagement opportunities in P.R.
5/13/2026
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Caribbean District is expanding engagement with industry partners to prepare for significant upcoming construction and infrastructure efforts across Puerto Rico and...
ERDC scientists transform scientific measurement with “illuminating” discovery
4/10/2026
Fluorescence is a fundamental component of scientific analysis, serving as a core measurement tool in applications ranging from environmental monitoring and field analytics to materials testing and...
USACE issues permit for Summer's End Marina in U.S. Virgin Islands
5/1/2026
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District issued a permit for the Summer's End Marina located in St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands on April 20...

Feature Stories

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  • September

    West Hill holds fun STEM activities for young visitors

    West Hill Dam hosted back-to back-events July 20 that focused on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM).  The first event, Beginning Bridges Five Senses and Solar Power Day took place on July 20.  The second event, for Junior Rangers only, featured Professor Brandi VanRoos from Framingham State University.About 56 children and their
  • Corps of Engineers Director of Military Programs tours military construction projects at Hanscom Air Force Base

    Mr. Lloyd Caldwell, USACE Director of Military Programs, paid a visit to several New England District projects on Hanscom Air Force Base while he was in the area, Aug. 11.Prior to heading to Hanscom, Mr. Caldwell visited Col. Christopher Barron, New England District Commander, in the early morning.  There he met with members of the New England
  • Bill Scully retires with over 50 years of federal service

    In a ceremony on Aug. 11 the career of New England District’s most senior and distinguished employee was celebrated as over 145 people, some who flew in from as far away as Arizona, traveled to the Café Escadrille Restaurant in Burlington, Massachusetts to honor William C. Scully, Deputy District Engineer, Programs and Project Management.Bobby

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