BOSTON — A familiar scene to people who count on Morrissey Boulevard: the roadway inundated during a summer storm with cars caught in more than a foot of water.
Fin Brigss, a Dorchester resident, says last winter was the worst he’s seen.
Plans to redesign Morrissey Boulevard have been in the works for years. Residents say it's badly needed.
It's easy to see why Morrissey Blvd is one of the most climate vulnerable roads in greater Boston. It floods on a regular basis from high tides and storms; that’s only expected to get worse.
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh addressed the flooding issue at his Dorchester coffee hour on Tuesday.
"From UMass Boston down…a little different there," said Mayor Walsh. "There's no development there, but we have to raise it because of the sea level rising."
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The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation is overseeing the redesign of Morrissey, and they tell Boston 25 the Baker-Polito administration is committed to it, especially in light of climate change.
They say the main goals are:
- More effective drainage and flood control
- Increase Safety for all users
- Restore Historic Character
All well and good say residents who are tired of waiting for Morrissey repairs to start moving.
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