MassDOT: Otis, Standisfield Temporary Closure of Route 8

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OTIS, Mass. — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing a temporary closure of Route 8 at mile marker 7.6.  The closure is required for crews to allow crews to make utility repairs to downed wires and is expected to remain in place until repairs are completed.

Route 8 northbound traffic is being detoured to follow Route 57 to Route 23, and Route 8 southbound traffic is being detoured via Route 23 to Route 57.

Temporary signs and variable message boards are being deployed to advise drivers to seek alternate routes.

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


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MassDOT: Daytime Construction Operations on I-90

BECKET, Mass. — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing it will be performing daytime bridge painting work and bridge repairs on I-90 eastbound and westbound in the towns of Becket, Blandford, Montgomery, and Russell.

All work is weather dependent and will take place at the following locations and times:

Becket:

  • Bridge painting work will be conducted on I-90 eastbound and westbound at mile marker 20.0 from Monday, Dec. 8, through Friday, Dec. 12, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Blandford:

  • Bridge repairs will be conducted on I-90 westbound at mile marker 26.2 from Monday, Dec. 8, through Friday, Dec. 12, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Montgomery/Russell:

  • Bridge repairs will be conducted on I-90 westbound at mile marker 36.0 on Wednesday, Dec. 10, from 6:00 a.m. to noon.
  • Bridge repairs will be conducted on I-90 eastbound at mile marker 36.0 on Thursday, Dec. 11, from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Appropriate signage and law enforcement details will be in place to guide drivers through the work area.

Drivers traveling through the area should expect delays, reduce speed, and use caution.

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

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