The portion of Interstate 195 that passes beneath Government Center is the most obvious entrance into the city; its mouth opens wide to accept drivers hurtling down the hill past Exit 11 at the bottom of the Braga Bridge. And it greets these motorists — including visitors and tourists — with craggy, stained concrete lit by a dim orange glow until they reach the other side. 

That view may be improved soon.

Last month, concerns about the safety and appearance of the state highway came to a head when City Councilor Andrew Raposo added a resolution to the March 25 meeting of the City Council that requested the maintenance of the underpass be addressed in partnership with MassDOT District 5 Headquarters, and with the support of state delegates to further advocate for cleanup. 

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