MassDOT Announces Overnight I-90 Construction in Western Massachusetts

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WEST STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has announced scheduled overnight construction operations on I-90 eastbound and westbound in West Stockbridge, Becket, Otis, and Blandford.
 
The work is set to occur from Monday, June 9, through Thursday, June 12, and will involve guardrail repair, drainage structure work, and bridge painting. These operations will necessitate overnight lane closures and one on-ramp closure at various locations along I-90.
 
MassDOT has indicated that all scheduled work is weather dependent and subject to change without notice.
 
In West Stockbridge, guardrail repair work is scheduled for I-90 westbound from mile marker 0.0 to 1.6 on the nights of June 9 and 10, between 7:00 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. Drainage structure work will be conducted on I-90 eastbound from mile marker 2.4 to 7.8 from the night of June 10 through June 12, during the same overnight hours. Further drainage structure work is planned for I-90 westbound from mile marker 0.0 to 3.8 on the nights of June 11 and 12, also from 7:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.
 
The I-90 eastbound on-ramp at exit 3 will be closed for drainage structure work at mile marker 3.0 on the nights of June 9 and 10, from 7:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. During this closure, traffic will be rerouted to the eastbound on-ramp at exit 10 in Lee, with detour signage provided. Bridge painting is also scheduled for I-90 eastbound and westbound at mile marker 1.3 on the nights of June 9 and 10, from 7:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.
 
In Becket, bridge painting will be conducted on I-90 eastbound and westbound at mile marker 18.4 from the night of June 9 through June 12, between 7:00 p.m. and 5:30 a.m.
 
For Otis and Blandford, drainage structure work is planned for I-90 eastbound and westbound from mile marker 22.0 to 26.0, from the night of June 9 through June 12, during the same overnight hours.
 
Appropriate signage and law enforcement personnel will be in place to guide drivers through the work areas. Motorists are advised to expect delays, reduce speed, and exercise caution when traveling through the affected sections of I-90.
 
 

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Lt. Governor Driscoll Visits Great Barrington Businesses

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff

Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll, Housing Secretary Ed Augustus and state Rep. Leigh Davis are ready to chop wood out back of Pleasant and Main. 

GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll did some holiday shopping on Main Street last week after announcing millions of federal Community Development Block Grant funds

She was glad to see an array of small-business owners thriving, and the eclectic items that Great Barrington has to offer. 

"We know that the vibrancy of communities can often be defined by what's happening on Main Street," she said. 

"It's great to be here in Great Barrington and see so many independent entrepreneurs who are running really, not only fun, but businesses that are doing well, and we want to try and find ways to uplift and support that work moving forward." 

State Rep. Leigh Davis coordinated a business tour with Pleasant and Main Cafe and General Store, Robbie's Community Market, and Butternut Ski Mountain. While downtown, Driscoll also stopped at Coco's Candy and Rob's Records and Audio. 

Earlier that day, the Healey-Driscoll administration announced $33.5 million in federal CDBG funds at the Housatonic Community Center. Great Barrington, in conjunction with Egremont and Stockbridge, has been allocated $ 1.25 million to rehabilitate approximately 14 housing units.  A new Rural and Small Town Housing Choice Community designation for its Housing Choice Initiative was also launched. 

Davis emphasized the significance of the state announcing these dollars in the small village of Housatonic.  

Craig Bero, founder of Pleasant and Main, prepared desserts and hors d'oeuvres for the group at his cozy cafe across the street from the Housatonic Community Center. Bero opened more than a decade ago after migrating from New York City, and Pleasant and Main offers sustainable, organic meals for an affordable price while enjoying the museum of antiques that is the restaurant. 

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