For some Cape Cod residents, the shock wasn’t that the state wanted their land. It was how fast everything happened.
As part of a bridge replacement project, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation has begun taking deeds to homes that sit in the project’s path. As of mid-January, deeds for three of the 13 affected properties have already been transferred to the state, with more expected soon.
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For homeowners who’ve lived near the bridge for decades, or who moved in only months ago, the process has been emotionally devastating. Several residents told CBS News they feel overwhelmed, rushed and powerless as the state moves forward with a project officials say is critical to public safety.
The Sagamore Bridge is nearly 90 years old and carries millions of vehicles each year. Along with the nearby Bourne Bridge, it has been deemed structurally deficient. The administration of Gov. Maura Healey has prioritized replacing Sagamore first due to heavier traffic and higher crash rates. The state estimates construction of the new bridges could be completed by 2034…