Construction Scheduled on I-90 Eastbound and Westbound in West Stockbridge and Blandford

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WEST STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has announced several construction operations scheduled for I-90 eastbound and westbound in West Stockbridge and Blandford from Monday, April 14, through Friday, April 18.

The work will involve bridge painting and repair, tree trimming, and guardrail maintenance, and will necessitate lane closures at various times and locations.

In West Stockbridge, bridge painting will take place on both eastbound and westbound I-90 at mile marker 1.3. Lane closures will be in effect daily from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Bridge repair work is scheduled for eastbound I-90 between mile markers 2.0 and 3.0, with lane closures occurring daily from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Guardrail work on eastbound I-90 between mile markers 0.8 and 2.0 will involve lane closures from Monday night, April 14, to Thursday night, April 17, between 7:00 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. the following morning, concluding on Friday morning, April 18, at 5:30 a.m.

In Blandford, tree trimming operations will be conducted on eastbound I-90 at mile marker 31.0. Lane closures will be in place daily from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

MassDOT advises drivers traveling through these areas to anticipate delays, reduce their speed, and exercise caution. Signage and messaging will be present to direct traffic through the construction zones.

All scheduled work is contingent on weather conditions and is subject to potential changes without prior notification.


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Monterey Man Arrested in Suspicious Fire

Update: John Rohane was taken into custody on a warrant connected to the fire. He was taken to an area hospital for an issue unrelated to the fire or his arrest.
MONTEREY, Mass. — State Police, Monterey Police, and other officials are searching for John Rohane, 60, following a suspicious fire early Wednesday morning at his home on Main Road.
 
Rohane may be wearing a green jacket and boots. Anyone who sees him or knows of his whereabouts is urged to call 911 right away. Do not approach him.
 
The Monterey Fire Department responded to 340 Main Road at about 3:50 Wednesday morning for a report of a fire. Otis responded for mutual aid. No injuries were reported. 
 
Based on an examination of the scene, witness interviews, and other evidence, State Police fire investigators assigned to the State Fire Marshal's office determined that the fire had been intentionally set.
 
As the investigation continued, State Police and regional partners began searching for Rohane, bringing additional assets to the wooded area behind 340 Main Road, including areas of Beartown State Forest.
 
Those efforts remain active at the posting of this information at 5 p.m.
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