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MassDOT will be conducting overnight work on I-90 in Montgomery, Russell, Lee, Becket, Blandford

In the week of May 8, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation will be conducting overnight bridge and guard rail repairs on I-90 in the towns of Montgomery, Russell, Lee, Becket, and Blandford.

Montgomery, Russell, Lee, Becket, Blandford — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) will be conducting bridge repairs and guard rail repairs in the evening and overnight hours through the week of May 8 on I-90 in Montgomery, Russsell, Lee, Becket, and Blandford. Travel on I-90 will be maintained through the work zones.

The following work is scheduled:

  • In Montgomery and Russell, Sunday night through Friday morning, May 7 to May 12, bridge repairs will occur requiring lane closures on I-90 east- and westbound at mile marker 36.0. Work starts each night at 7 p.m. and concludes the following day by 5 a.m.
  • In Becket, Monday night through Friday morning, May 8 to May 12, guardrail repairs will occur requiring lane closures on I-90 east- and westbound between mile markers 17 and 20. Work starts each night at 7 p.m. and concludes the following day by 5 a.m.
  • In Lee, Monday and Tuesday nights, May 8 and May 9, bridge repairs will occur requiring lane closures at mile marker 8.3. Work starts each night at 7 p.m. and concludes the following day by 5 a.m.
  • In Blandford and Becket, Monday and Tuesday nights, May 8 and May 9, guardrail repairs will occur requiring shoulder closures between mile markers 14.2 and 26.4. Work starts each night at 8 p.m. and concludes the following day by 4 a.m.

Appropriate signage, law enforcement details, and messaging will be in place to guide drivers through the work area. Drivers who are traveling through the affected areas should expect delays, reduce speed, and use caution.

All scheduled work is weather dependent and subject to change without notice. For more information on traffic conditions, travelers are also encouraged to:

  • Dial 511 and select a route to hear real–time conditions.
  • Visit the Mass511 website to view real-time traffic and incident advisory information and subscribe to text and email alerts for traffic conditions.
  • Follow MassDOT on Twitter @MassDOT to receive regular updates on road and traffic conditions.
  • Download MassDOT’s GoTime mobile app and view real-time traffic conditions before setting out on the road.
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