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3 days ago
- Business
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‘Huge impact': Project starting Friday could delay Mass. Pike traffic for hours, official warns
A major construction project that kicks off Friday and lasts through the weekend could back up traffic on the Massachusetts Turnpike for hours, a state transportation official warned drivers. Lane closures will be deployed on Interstate 90 in Newton and Weston starting at 9 p.m. on Friday to allow for the demolition of a bridge that runs over the MBTA railroad, according to MassDOT. 'What they'll be doing is demolishing the roof of that existing tunnel and replacing it with pre-fabricated bridge units. This will happen all over the next couple of days,' Highway Administrator Jonathan Gulliver told Boston 25 News. 'This is an approach we've used really successfully over the last few years, several of them on the Turnpike.' The impacted stretch of the Pike between Exits 123 and 125 will be reduced to just one lane of traffic in each direction through 5 a.m. on Monday. A zipper lane, similar to MassDOT's HOV lane, will be in place to move all traffic over to the eastbound side of the highway, according to Gulliver. Major traffic delays are anticipated during work hours. Drivers are encouraged to avoid the impacted areas and to seek alternate routes. 'If 100 percent of the traffic shows up, we've modeled that this would end up being two to three hours worth of delays getting through here,' Gulliver said. 'That's a huge, huge impact. So, we don't want to see come through here if you don't have to.' Drivers who need to access the Turnpike are urged to plan ahead using Mass511, MassDOT social media platforms, and navigational apps like Apple Maps, Waze, and Google Maps. 'We know it's going to impact a lot of people. We're asking people if they don't have to travel through the Newton/Weston area on the Turnpike to please avoid it,' Gulliver said. 'We know it's going to be congested.' Gulliver also warned drivers that residual traffic is expected to spill over onto secondary roads in and around the area. 'This is going to be a tough project to get through, regardless of where you're coming from,' Gulliver said. 'You're going to be seeing some congestion on any of those connected roadways.' Appropriate signage and messaging will be in place to guide drivers through the work area. MassDOT said that this work will additionally require a shutdown of MBTA Commuter Rail service on the Framingham/Worcester line between South Station and Framingham, and Amtrak service between Boston and Albany. Alternate busing will be provided. A second weekend of lane closures will later commence at 9 p.m. on Friday, June 20, through 5:00 a.m. on Monday, June 23, Gulliver reminded drivers. Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW
Yahoo
14-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Middleboro I-495 bridge repairs to begin soon. Traffic, delays, dates, times
MIDDLEBORO — Bridge repairs on I-495 over Route 105 will begin soon. According to a community announcement, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation plans to conduct the work from March 17 to Oct. 31. Repairs will take place Monday through Friday, between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. During this period, lane closures will occur on Route 105 northbound and southbound. Temporary traffic changes, including lane and shoulder closures, will be implemented as necessary. At least one lane of travel will remain open at all times, with police assisting in traffic control and safety measures. Drivers should expect delays and are advised to reduce speed and exercise caution while traveling through the work zone. Appropriate signage will be posted to guide motorists. All work is weather dependent and may change without prior notice. For updates on traffic conditions, travelers can download the Mass511 mobile app or visit for live cameras, travel times, and project information. They can also dial 511 for real-time conditions or follow @MassDOT on X for regular updates on road and traffic conditions. This story was created by reporter Beth McDermott, bmcdermott1@ with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more. This article originally appeared on The Enterprise: Middleboro I-495 bridge repairs to begin soon. Traffic, delays, when
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Multi-vehicle crash on I-91 southbound in Longmeadow
LONGMEADOW, Mass. (WWLP) – The highway is reduced to one lane on I-91 southbound in Longmeadow due to a multi-vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon. Chicopee fire leaves one dead, seven without home Mass511 reported at 2:34 p.m. on Wednesday that a crash occurred between the Connecticut State Line and Exit 1. Drivers traveling in the area should reduce speed and use caution. 22News has contacted Massachusetts State Police and is currently waiting to hear back. This story will be updated as more information becomes available. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
