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21-05-2025
- Yahoo
Fallen utility wires close two I-495 ramps
Two Interstate 495 ramps in Wrentham are closed and expected to remain so for a good part of Wednesday as crews work to repair fallen wires. About 350 homes and businesses, including Plainridge Casino in Plainville, were also reported without electricity. MassDOT Wednesday morning issued an alert about the temporary closure of the exit ramps for Route 1 southbound to I-495 northbound, and I-495 northbound to Route 1 southbound. 'The closure is expected to be in place throughout most of the day to allow crews to make utility repairs to downed wires,' MassDOT said. It was unclear what caused utility poles to begin leaning on wires, and utility workers were installing new poles. A total of 324 customers were reported without electricity in Wrentham and 26 in Plainville, National Grid said. The power failure was recorded about 3 a.m. and electricity was expected to be restored by 8:30 a.m., the utility said. Temporary signs and variable message boards have been deployed to advise commuters to seek alternate routes, the department said. Drivers traveling through the affected areas should expect delays, reduce speed and use caution. For more information on traffic conditions, travelers are encouraged to: Download the Mass511 mobile app or visit to view live cameras, travel times, real-time traffic conditions, and project information before setting out on the road. Users can subscribe to receive text and email alerts for traffic conditions. Dial 511 and select a route to hear real-time conditions. Follow @MassDOT on X, (formerly known as Twitter), to receive regular updates on road and traffic conditions. The Sun Chronicle is a news partner of To subscribe to The Sun Chronicle, click here. Karen Read trial: Everything judge said about 'issue' with the jury Walker Buehler thanks Boston Red Sox 'savages' for bailing him out Worcester schools candidate arrested at ICE raid ruled ineligible to be on ballot Waltham police cruiser rolls over near street intersection Veteran tackle already taking leadership role with Patriots Read the original article on MassLive.
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
