Route 93 Bridge Replacement Prep Work Update

| April 23, 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 April 22-April 29

I-93 construction activities to prepare for the replacement of fourteen deteriorated bridge superstructures in Medford this summer will continue over the weekend and next week.

The following work activities and related lane closures are scheduled:

Route I-93 Southbound

– Closure of lanes at the southern crossover beyond Exit 30 (Route 38) on Friday, April 22 from 8 PM to 11 AM and on Saturday, April 23 from 8 PM to 6 AM.

– Left lane closure at the northern median crossover prior to Exit 33 (Route 28) and at the southern median crossover beyond Exit 30 (Route 38) on Monday, April 25 through Friday, April 29 from 12 Noon to 3 PM.

– Double left lane closures at the northern median crossover prior to Exit 33 (Route 28) and at the southern median crossover beyond Exit 30 (Route 38) on Tuesday, April 26 through Thursday, April 28 from 8 PM to 5 AM.

– Double left lane closures at the Route 16 bridge (Exit 31) on Tuesday, April 26 through Thursday, April 28 from 8 PM to 5 AM.

– Double left lane closures from the northern median crossover prior to Exit 33 (Route 28) to the southern median crossover beyond Exit 30 (Route 38) on Friday, April 29 from 8 PM to 5 AM.

Route I-93 Northbound

– Closure of lanes at the northern crossover beyond Exit 33 (Route 28) on Friday, April 22 from 8 PM to 11 AM and on Saturday, April 23 from 8 PM to 6 AM.

– Double left lane closures at various locations within the project limits on Sunday, April 24 through Monday, April 25 from 8 PM to 5 AM.

– Double left lane closures at the southern median crossover beyond Exit 29 (Routes 28/38) and at the northern median crossover beyond Exit 33 (Route 28) on Sunday, April 24 through Monday, April 25 from 8 PM to 5 AM.

– Left lane closure at the southern median crossover beyond Exit 29 (Routes 28/38) and at the northern median crossover beyond Exit 33 (Route 28) on Monday, April 25 through Friday, April 29 from 9 AM to 2 PM.

– Double left lane closures between Exit 29 (Routes 28/38) and Exit 33 (Route 28) on Monday, April 25 from 8 PM to 5 AM.

– Closure of lanes at the Riverside Bridge on Tuesday, April 26 through Thursday, April 28 from 8 PM to 5 AM.

– Right lane closure at Exit 29 (Route 28/38) on Friday, April 22 from 8 PM to 6 AM. The on ramp from Routes 28/38 to I-93 northbound may be closed between 10 PM and 6 AM. Affected traffic will be detoured along Route 38 northbound to a nearby on ramp at Exit 30.

Local Roadways

– Intermittent single lane and shoulder closures on Riverside Avenue and Salem Street East and West beneath I-93 on Monday, April 25 through Friday, April 29 from 7 AM to 3:30 PM. Pedestrian access will be maintained.

– Intermittent single lane and shoulder closures on Riverside Avenue beneath I-93 on Tuesday, April 26 through Thursday, April 28 from 8 PM to 5 AM. Pedestrian access will be maintained.

MassDOT encourages drivers to allow extra time for their trips and to reduce speed and use caution when traveling 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