Route 93 Bridge and Road Work Continues in August
Updated 3:33PM Thursday, August 25, 2011
The demolition of the Route 93 South bridge over Valley Street on July 22. Photo by Doug Shoop.
I-93 construction activities associated with the recent replacement of fourteen deteriorated bridge superstructures in Medford continue next week.
Although the bridge superstructure replacements are complete, there will be additional weekend work during the remainder of the month of August to complete associated road and bridge improvements within the project limits. A separate advisory will be issued for work scheduled for the weekend of August 26 through August 29.
This week, the following weekday work activities and related lane closures are scheduled to occur:
Route I-93 Northbound
– Single left lane closure Exit 29 (Route 28/38) and Exit 31 (Route 16) on Thursday, August 25 between 9 AM and 2 PM.
– Double left lane closures between Exit 29 (Route 28/38) and Exit 31 (Route 16) on Thursday, August 25 between 8 PM and 5 AM.
– Double right lane closures between Exit 29 (Route 28/38) and Exit 32 (Route 60) on Friday, August 26 between 8 PM and 5 AM.
Route I-93 Southbound
– Double right lane closures between Exit 33 (Route 28) and Exit 30 (Route 38) on Thursday, August 25 and Friday, August 26 between 8 PM and 5 AM.
– Single right lane closure between Exit 33 (Route 28) and Exit 30 (Route 38) on Thursday, August 25 between 10 AM and 3 PM and on Friday, August 26 between 10 AM and 12 PM.
Local Roadways & Waterways
Salem Street/Route 60 (East and West)
– Periodic single lane or shoulder closures on Thursday, August 25 and Friday, August 26 between 7 AM and 5 PM. Provisions for pedestrian access will be maintained.
Valley Street/Route 28 South (Fellsway)
– Periodic single lane or shoulder closures on Thursday, August 25 and Friday, August 26 between 7 AM and 5 PM. Provisions for pedestrian access will be maintained. The section of Valley Street beneath I-93 may be closed during these periods depending on the specific activities being undertaken and the associated work zone requirements.
Mystic River
– Barge placement and periodic movement within the Mystic River will reduce the navigable channel on Thursday, August 25 through Monday, August 29.
Webster Street
– Periodic single lane or shoulder closures on Thursday, August 25 and Friday, August 26 between 7 AM and 5 PM. Webster Street eastbound traffic may be detoured or restricted during these periods depending on the specific activities being undertaken and the associated work zone requirements. If an eastbound detour is not implemented, alternating one way traffic may be used. Provisions for pedestrian access will be maintained.
MassDOT encourages drivers and marine traffic to allow extra time for their trips and to reduce speed and use caution when travelling through or adjacent to 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