BHS Announces Final Traffic Plans for Medical Arts Complex

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Health Systems (BHS) has announced that the final plans are in place for opening of a new entry and exit for its Medical Arts Complex (MAC) and the city's plans for reopening North Street in front of Berkshire Medical Center.

The new MAC lot entry and exit, which provides access from the new city rotary and the main BMC driveway, will open to traffic on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. This will allow patients to access the MAC parking lot from the rotary through the BMC driveway. Entry and exit will continue from Charles Street, as well.

The city has announced that on the same date, Monday, Nov. 3, the section of North Street in front of BMC will be reopened to one-way traffic – southbound only off the rotary and from the BMC driveway.

BHS reminds pedestrians to use extreme caution when crossing North Street in front of BMC with the reopening of motor vehicle traffic. Limited on-street parking in front of the BHS Bishop Clapp Building will continue, facing south only.

A traffic and parking map can be found on the BHS website.


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Pittsfield Holiday Inn Temporarily Closes

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff

PITTSFIELD, Mass.— The Holiday Inn & Suites is temporarily shut down, and 101 Restaurant & Bar has closed its doors until further notice. 

The hotel has been closed since Sept. 25, after its last working elevator of three broke down.  The Berkshire Eagle reported that guests were forced to evacuate because an elevator broke down. 

On Wednesday, 101 Restaurant & Bar posted on Facebook that they would close until further notice due to circumstances beyond their control and the closure of the Holiday Inn. 

"We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. We thank you and our staff for your patience. We look forward to welcoming you back as soon as we are able," the owners wrote. 

The central downtown, 12-story hotel has nearly 180 guest rooms.  Massachusetts requires public multi-level buildings and facilities to have elevator access. 

The Holiday Inn recently demolished its crumbling parking garage and is replacing it with a smaller one.  The building at 1 West Street was constructed in 1972; it was formerly known as the Crowne Plaza. 

101 Restaurant opened five years ago within the hotel.  It is owned by John and Tucker McNinch, who formerly operated the Olde Heritage Tavern in Lenox. 

Signs on the hotel's entrance explain that the doors are temporarily locked.  Anyone with questions is encouraged to call (413) 499-2000. 

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