Lee Man Killed in Single-Car Accident

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GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. —  A Lee man was killed Saturday in a single-car accident on Division Street. 
 
Caleb Carlson, 23, of South Lee, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
 
Police say they received 911 calls at about 6:09 p.m. on Saturday reporting the crash; Carlson's 2010 Volkswagen Jettawhich apparently struck a tree or tree stump near 190 Division St.
 
The section of Division Street from Alford Road to Christian Hill was closed for a duration of four hours while investigators were on scene. The investigation is being conducted by Great Barrington Police, State Police and the Berkshire County District Attorney's Office. The Fire Department, Southern Berkshire Ambulance Squad and the Egremont and West Stockbridge Police Departments assisted with the incident.
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MassDOT: South County Construction Operations

STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing various construction operations on I-90 eastbound and westbound for tree trimming, road repairs, bridge work, and bridge painting.

The work will take place from Monday, Dec. 9, through Friday, Dec.13, during the following scheduled hours:

Lee 

  • Tree trimming will be conducted on I-90 eastbound at mile marker 7.0, utilizing lane closures, from Monday through Friday, Dec. 9, to December 13, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Otis/Blandford 

  • Roadway repairs will be conducted on I-90 between mile markers 21.9 to 24.0, utilizing lane closures, on Monday, Dec. 9, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

West Stockbridge 

  • Bridge work will occur on I-90 eastbound and westbound from mile marker 0.8 to 3.0, utilizing lane closures, from Monday night through Tuesday night ending Wednesday morning, Dec. 9, to Dec. 11, from 7:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.

Stockbridge 

  • Bridge work will be conducted on I-90 eastbound from mile marker 3.9 to 6.5, utilizing lane closures, from Monday night through Wednesday night ending Thursday morning, Dec. 9, to Dec.12, from 7:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.

Becket 

  • Bridge painting will take place on I-90 eastbound at mile marker 18.4, utilizing lane closures, from Monday night through Wednesday night ending Thursday morning, Dec. 9, to Dec. 12, from 7:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. 
  • Bridge painting will also occur on I-90 westbound at mile marker 18.4, utilizing lane closures, on Wednesday night ending Thursday morning, Dec. 11, to Dec. 12, from 7:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.

Drivers traveling through these areas should expect delays, reduce speed, and use caution. 

Appropriate signage and messaging will be in place to guide drivers through the work areas. 

All scheduled work is weather dependent and subject to change without notice. 

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