Route 93 Bridge Replacement Prep Work Continues

| March 27, 2011 | Around Medford, Route 93 Bridge Project | No Comments

Route 93 bridge replacement graphic14 Bridges to be Replaced Over Ten Weekends in Summer

Prep Work Continues March 28-April 1

Work crews will continue construction activities in preparation for the upcoming replacement of fourteen deteriorated bridge superstructures on Route I-93 in Medford. The primary work activities next week will take place during the overnight hours between 8:00 PM and 5:00 AM, Monday, March 28, 2011 through Friday, April 1, 2011. Additional preliminary activities will occur, when feasible, during the day between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM.

The following lane closures are scheduled to occur:

Route I-93 Southbound

– Double left lane closure near Exit 32 (Route 60). The first lane will be closed at approximately 8:00 PM and the second left lane will be closed at 9:00 PM.

– Intermittent right and left lane closures near Exit 33 (Route 28) Stoneham/Medford and Exit 30 (Route 38) at the Medford/Somerville line from 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM.

Route I-93 Northbound

– Right lane closure in the area of Exit 33 (Route 28) near the Medford/Stoneham line from 8:00 PM and 5:00 AM.

– Right lane closure in the area of Exit 29 (Routes 28/38) near the Somerville/Medford line from 8:00 PM and 5:00 AM.

– Intermittent right and left lane closures in the vicinity of Exit 33 (Route 28) near the Medford/Stoneham and Exit 29 (Routes 28/38) near the Somerville/Medford line from 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM.

– Double left lane closure between Exit 29 (Routes 28/38) and Exit 33 (Route 28) from 8:00 PM and 5:00 AM, Sunday, March 27 through Thursday, March 31. The first lane will be closed at approximately 8:00 PM and the second left lane will be closed at 9:00 PM.

Local Roadways

– Intermittent single lane and shoulder closures on Riverside Avenue beneath I-93 on Monday, March 28 through Friday, April 1 from 7:00 AM and 3:30 PM.

MassDOT encourages drivers to allow extra time for their trips and to reduce speed and use caution when travelling through all work zones.

For more information or to sign up to receive future updates and schedule information, visit the project’s website at www.mass.gov/massdot/93fast14.

– Information from MassDOT