New Bedford Regional Airport will be getting an upgrade, after officials announced Monday a commitment for design and project funding from the state's transportation department.
The regional airport in New Bedford is set to gain nearly $5.8 million in funding for runway upgrades and other improvements after the Baker administration agreed on funding, according to an announcement from State Rep. Bill Straus.
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Congress has approved a bill that would end furloughs of air traffic controllers. Hundreds of flights have been delayed, and smaller regional airports, including New Bedford, were faced with closing their control towers. The senate approved the bill yesterday, and the house has done the same today...