Massachusetts Department of Transportation’s Route 79-Davol Street Corridor Improvement project for the city of Fall River removed an aging, elevated expressway that created a physical and socio-economic barrier between the Fall River neighborhoods and the waterfront. MassDOT replaced the high-speed expressway with inclusive infrastructure, including a tree-lined urban boulevard with bicycle and pedestrian facilities and connections to regional rail service. The $118.5 million project reconnected Fall River’s neighborhoods to the waterfront, improved safety, and expanded access for all transportation modes. By replacing Route 79 with a lower-speed boulevard, the project restored previously severed cross streets, added shared-use paths, improved pedestrian accommodations, and enhanced access to the new Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Fall River South Coast Rail station. The removal of the expressway created approximately 25 acres of new open space and development parcels, supporting economic growth while improving quality of life, accessibility, and community connectivity. The project placed a strong emphasis on multimodal transportation by redesigning the corridor to prioritize walking, biking, and transit alongside vehicular travel. A key feature is the addition of shared-use paths along both sides of the corridor and across cross streets. These facilities provide safe, continuous routes for cyclists and pedestrians, replacing previously nonexistent or inadequate sidewalks. New stormwater infrastructure installed as part of the project will reduce coastal flooding, improving year-round access and minimizing flood-related impacts on the local economy.