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A collision on Merrill Road detoured traffic on Wednesday afternoon.

Pittsfield Collision Detours Traffic on Merrill Road

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A black sedan incurred serious front-end damage.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A multi-vehicle crash at the intersection of Merrill Road and Plastics Avenue partially shut down the roadway for nearly an hour. 
 
There was a collision at about 2:30 p.m. involving a black Honda sedan and a white GMC extended-cab pickup truck, and possibly another pickup. The sedan suffered extensive front-end damage and the GMC suffered significant damage to the rear driver's side. The third pickup also appeared to have some damage on the rear driver's side. 
 
At least two vehicles were towed from the scene.
 
Traffic was detoured around the scene and down Plastics Avenue. The road was cleared at 3:25 p.m.
 
No further information was immediately available. 

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Pittsfield Sewer Lining Replacement Projects

PITTSFIELD, Mass.—; The City's Department of Public Services and Utilities sewer lining replacement project continues the week of Dec. 8.
 
The sewer lining will be replaced in several locations as outlined in the schedule below. This work includes lining aging sewer pipes to help prevent future breaks within the sewer line. There should be minimal to no impact on residential sewer lines during this work.
  • Dec. 8-10: Danforth Avenue (7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.)
  • Dec. 11: Wahconah Street, between North Street and Seymour Street & Park Street between
  • Wahconah Street and Seymour Street (Overnight work-6:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.)
    • During this time, Wahconah Street, from North Street to Seymour Street, and Park Street, from Wahconah Street to Seymour Street, will be closed to traffic. Residents and emergency vehicles will be allowed to enter and exit the street if necessary. For more information about this project, please contact the Water Department at (413) 499-9339.
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