Steel Rail Races Return Sunday, Route 8 Motorists Use Caution

PITTSFIELD, Mass. – Drivers traveling along Route 8 in Cheshire and Adams should expect delays, lane restrictions, and intermittent closures on Sunday, May 17, due to the MountainOne Steel Rail Races.

 

Local police, race officials, and DPW teams will be coordinating traffic control throughout the morning to ensure runner and driver safety.

 

• Route 8 Delays — Expect slowed traffic and periodic holds between 6:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. especially near trail access points and designated crossing zones.

 

• Cheshire Center Impacts — Increased pedestrian activity and police?directed traffic near Church St., Farnams Rd., and the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail entrance.

 

• Adams Travel Restrictions — North Adams line through downtown Adams will see rolling closures as runners pass key intersections.

 

• Rail Trail Crossings — Motorists should use caution at all Ashuwillticook Rail Trail crossings; officers will be stationed at high?traffic points.

 

6:30 to 9 a.m.

Marathon and Half Marathon staging creates congestion near Cheshire Elementary School and Rt. 8 trail access.