MassDOT: Daytime Construction Operations on I-90

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BECKET, Mass. – The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing it will be performing daytime bridge painting work, bridge 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 on Monday, Nov. 24, and Tuesday, Nov. 25, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with a lane closure in place.

Blandford:

  • Bridge work will be conducted on I-90 eastbound and westbound at mile marker 26.0 on Monday, Nov. 24, and Tuesday, Nov. 25, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with a lane closure in place.

Montgomery/Russell:

  • Bridge repairs will be conducted on I-90 westbound at mile marker 36.0 on Monday, Nov. 24, from 6:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., with a lane closure in place.

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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According to a letter sent to the local Board of Health from the Division of Environmental Toxicology, Hazard Assessment and Prevention, elevated levels of mercury were measured in the sample taken from the pond. 
 
The concentration in the fish exceeded DPH's action level of 0.5 milligrams per kilogram, or parts per million. 
 
"This indicates that daily consumption of fish from the waterbody may pose a health concern. Therefore, DPH has issued a FCA for Center Pond recommending that sensitive populations should not eat chain pickerel and all other people should limit consumption of chain pickerel to 2 meals/month," the letter states.
 
The letter specifically points to chain pickerel, but the 60-acre pond also has largemouth and smallmouth bass and yellow perch.
 
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