MassDOT: West Stockbridge, Lee, Becket Daytime Construction Operations on I-90

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LEE, Mass. — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing daytime bridge repairs and tree trimming on I-90 eastbound and westbound in the towns of West Stockbridge, Lee, Blandford, and Becket.

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

West Stockbridge:

Bridge repairs will be conducted on I-90 eastbound and westbound at mile marker 1.3 from Monday, March 23, through Friday, March 27, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Lee:

Bridge repairs will be conducted on I-90 eastbound at mile marker 8.8 from Monday, March 23, through Friday, March 27, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Blandford:

Bridge repairs will be conducted on I-90 eastbound and westbound at mile marker 26.2 from Monday, March 23, through Friday, March 27, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Tree trimming will be conducted on I-90 eastbound from mile marker 32.0 to mile marker 34.0 on Wednesday, March 25, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Becket:

Tree trimming will be conducted on I-90 eastbound from mile marker 14.0 to mile marker 15.5 on Tuesday, March 24, and Thursday, March 26, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

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

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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Lanesborough Seeks State Support for Berkshire Mall Redevelopment

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires.com
05:58PM / Monday, October 12, 2026

LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — The town plans to petition the state to take ownership of the Route 7/Route 8 Connector Road, which officials believe is a "critical component" of the Berkshire Mall’s redevelopment strategy.

On Tuesday, the Select Board approved a letter to state Sen. Paul Mark and state Rep. John Barrett III to request their support for the vacant mall's redevelopment by helping advance transfer of the Route 7/Route 8 connector and considering funding for essential infrastructure.

"We have held discussions with the Baker Hill Road District … which will take the necessary steps to formally petition the commonwealth to take over ownership of the Route 7, Route 8 connector…Your continued support in facilitating this transfer is greatly appreciated," the letter says.

Berkshire Mall owner JMJ RE Holdings has said the potential sale and redevelopment of the mall hinges on dissolving the Baker Hill Road District, a condition of the agreement that, if unmet, would render the contract null and void.

As a result, the mall will continue to deteriorate and the litigation will proceed forward, said Tim Grogan, of JMJ.

Vera Farrell, the liaison to the Baker Hill Road District, said the district board had discussed at one of its most recent meetings that the connector road could be transferred directly to the state, rather than returned to the town; Barrett and Mark were also a part of the discussion.

"The representatives recommended that as an option, that it could transfer the connector road directly to the state, as opposed to deeding it back to the town to dispense it. If we get to that point, that would be a better option to do it that way," Farrell said.

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