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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