MassDOT: Overnight and Daytime Construction on I-90

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STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing it will be performing overnight and daytime paving, bridge repair, and bridge painting operations on I-90 eastbound and westbound in the towns of Stockbridge, West Stockbridge, Becket, Montgomery, and Russell. 
 
All work is weather dependent and will take place at the following locations and times:
 

Stockbridge:

  • Paving operations will be conducted on I-90 eastbound from mile marker 5.0 to mile marker 7.8 on Monday night, July 28, and Tuesday night, July 29, from 7:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. the following morning.
  • Bridge repairs will be conducted on I-90 westbound at mile marker 6.4 nightly from Tuesday night, July 29, through Thursday night, July 31, from 7:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. the following morning.

Stockbridge/West Stockbridge:

  • Paving operations will be conducted on I-90 westbound from mile marker 7.8 in Stockbridge to mile marker 3.0 in West Stockbridge nightly from Monday night, July 28, through Thursday night, July 31, from 7:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. the following morning.

West Stockbridge:

  • The I-90 westbound exit 3 off-ramp at mile marker 3.0 will be closed for paving operations on Thursday night, July 31, from 7:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. the following morning. A detour will be in place directing vehicles.

Becket:

  • Bridge painting will be conducted on I-90 eastbound and westbound at mile marker 18.4 nightly from Sunday night, July 27, through Thursday night, July 31, from 7:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. the following morning.

Montgomery/Russell:

  • Bridge repairs will be conducted on I-90 westbound from mile marker 36.5 to mile marker 35.9 on Wednesday, July 30, and Thursday, July 31, 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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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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