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Lee, Otis, and Becket work on MassPike June 1-4

MassDOT crews will be conducting bridge and guardrail repair operations at specific locations on I-90 eastbound and westbound, resulting in intermittent lane closures.

LEE/OTIS/BECKET — The state Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has announced that crews will be conducting bridge and guardrail repair operations at specific locations on I-90 eastbound and westbound in Lee, Otis, and Becket. The work is scheduled to begin in some locations on Tuesday, June 1, and will conclude on Friday, June 4. The work will require intermittent lane closures.

At all times, travel will be maintained on I-90 through the work zones. The locations and schedules for lane closures for the work are as follows:

Otis and Becket
On I-90 eastbound and westbound from mile marker 19 to mile marker 22, work will be occurring beginning at 7 p.m. each night and concluding at 5 a.m. the following morning Tuesday–Thursday, June 1–3. The low-speed travel lane will be closed during this time.

Lee
On I-90 westbound at mile marker 10, there will be lane closures during the daytime on Thursday, June 3, between 7 a.m.–4 p.m. Travel will be allowed through the work zone during the day.

There will be no work on Monday, May 31, in observance of Memorial Day. Drivers who are traveling through the affected areas should expect delays, reduce speed, and use caution. All scheduled work is weather dependent and/or may be impacted due to an emergency.

For more information on traffic conditions, travelers are also encouraged to dial 511 and select a route to hear real–time conditions. Visit mass511.com.

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