The MassDOT Highway Division designs, constructs, maintains, and operates the state’s highways, bridges, and tunnels. The division also assists cities and towns with their road and bridge needs to help ensure that all people can travel safely and efficiently throughout the state.
The ability for residents and visitors to reach their destinations is key to the Commonwealth’s quality of life, economy, and environment. To enable the millions of daily trips within Massachusetts, the Highway Division seeks to support a sustainable roadway network that is safe for walking, biking, micro mobility, transit, and driving. The Highway Division’s 2,350 employees plan, design and construct infrastructure projects and operate and maintain the existing network.
The Highway Division divides the state into six districts to manage the 9,599 roadway miles owned by MassDOT, which includes all interstates and limited-access freeways. Approximately one-half of MassDOT roads are non-freeway. The Division is responsible for over 5,000 bridges, of which it owns 3,498. In addition to stewardship of state infrastructure, MassDOT oversees the design and construction of federally funded municipal projects.
Highway District Map
Scorecard
| Performance Goal | Performance Measure | Current Performance (CY22) | CY21 | 2024 Target | 2026 Target | Long Term Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Safety |
Fatalities in Roadway Work Zones (Five-Year Rolling Average) | 5.4 | 5.4 | towards zero | towards zero | 0 | Number of Bicycle Fatalities (Five-Year Rolling Average) | 6.6 | 7.2 | towards zero | towards zero | 0 | Number of Fatalities (Actual) | 439 | 415 | towards zero | towards zero | 0 | Number of Fatalities (Five-Year Rolling Average) | 378 | 359 | 377 | 362 | 0 | Number of Motorcycle Fatalities (Five-Year Rolling Average) | 60 | 58 | towards zero | towards zero | 0 | Number of Non-Motorist Serious Injuries and Fatalities (Five-Year Rolling Average) | 480 | 468 | 445 | 435 | 0 | Number of Pedestrian Fatalities (Five-Year Rolling Average) | 76 | 70 | towards zero | towards zero | 0 | Number of Serious Injuries (Five-Year Rolling Average) | 2,708 | 2,625 | 2,708 | 2,603 | 0 | Rate of Fatalities per 100 Million VMT (Five-Year Rolling Average) | 0.62 | 0.59 | 0.61 | 0.54 | 0 | Rate of Serious Injuries per 100 Million VMT (Five-Year Rolling Average) | 4.42 | 4.3 | 4.36 | 3.91 | 0 |
| Performance Goal | Performance Measure | Current Performance (CY21) | CY20 |
|---|---|---|---|
 Customer Experience |
Average Commute Time (5-Year ACS Estimate) | 29.6 | 30 | Percentage of workers aged 16 and over who commute by bicycle | 1% | 1% | Percentage of workers aged 16 and over who commute by carpool | 7% | 7% | Percentage of workers aged 16 and over who commute by driving alone | 66% | 68% | Percentage of workers aged 16 and over who commute by public transportation | 8% | 10% | Percentage of workers aged 16 and over who commute by taxicab, motorcycle, or other means | 1% | 1% | Percentage of workers aged 16 and over who commute by walking | 5% | 5% | Percentage of workers aged 16 and over who work from home | 12% | 8% |
| Performance Goal | Performance Measure | Current Performance (FY23) | FY22 | 2024 Target | 2026 Target | Long Term Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Budget & Capital Expenditures |
Number of Construction Contracts Completed in Year | 128 | 111 | Context Only | Number of Contracts in Construction Phase | 542 | 341 | Number of Contracts Planned for Next Year | 71 | 83 | Percent of Contracts Completed On or Under Budget | 74% | 79% | 80% | 80% | 80% | Percent of Contracts Completed On Time | 63% | 70% | 75% | 75% | 75% | Percent of STIP Projects Advertised in Year | 93% (FFY23) | 85% | 90% | 90% | 95% |
 System Condition |
Failed or Missing Curb Ramps | 3432 | 3,605 | 3,250 | 3,000 | 0 | Pavement Repair Backlog (Lane Miles) | 2,284 (FFY22) | 2,208 | Context Only | Percent of Deck Area in Good Condition (NHS only) | 16% | 17% | 16% | 16% | 16% | PSI – Interstate (Percent in Good and Excellent Condition) | 87% (FFY22) | 91% | 88% | 88% | 95% | PSI – Interstate (Percent in Poor Condition) | 2% (FFY22) | 1% | 3% | 3% | 1% | PSI – Non-Interstate (Percent in Good and Excellent Condition) | 71% (FFY22) | 70% | 70% | 70% | 75% | PSI – Non-Interstate (Percent in Poor Condition) | 9.7% (FFY22) | 10% | 10% | 10% | 5% | Statewide Bridge Condition (Percent of Poor Bridges) | 9% | 8% | 10% | 10% | 8% | Structurally Deficient Deck Area (NHS only) | 12% | 12% | 12% | 11% | 8% |
| Performance Goal | Performance Measure | Current Performance (FY23) | FY22 | 2024 Target | 2026 Target | Long Term Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Healthy & Sustainable Transportation |
CO2 Reduction From Solar Energy Generated (Tons) | 2,220 | 2,335 | Context Only | GHG Avoided Through Electric Charging Station Sessions (Metric Tons) | 165 | 96.2 | Number of Complete Streets Policies Approved | 257 | 256 | 300 | 315 | 351 | Number of Electric Charging Station Sessions | 12,511 | 13,020 | Context Only | Number of Municipalities Registered for Complete Streets | 289 | 282 | 305 | 325 | 351 |
