MassDOT: Stockbridge, West Stockbridge, Becket 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 line painting, shoulder work, and bridge repair operations on I-90 eastbound and westbound in the towns of Stockbridge, West Stockbridge, Becket, Blandford, Montgomery, and Russell.

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

Stockbridge/West Stockbridge:

  • Line painting and shoulder work will be conducted on I-90 eastbound and westbound from mile marker 0.0 to mile marker 7.8 nightly from Monday night, September 22, through Thursday night, September 26, from 7:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. the following morning.

Becket:

  • Bridge repair work will be conducted on I-90 eastbound and westbound at mile marker 20.0 nightly from Monday night, September 22, through Thursday night, September 26, from 7:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. the following morning.

Blandford:

  • Bridge repair work will be conducted on I-90 eastbound and westbound at mile marker 26.2 nightly from Monday night, September 22, through Thursday night, September 26, 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 35.9 to mile marker 36.5 on Tuesday morning, September 23, Wednesday morning, September 24, and Thursday morning, September 25, from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 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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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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