Rt. 93 Bridge and Road Work Continues

| August 28, 2011 | Route 93 Bridge Project | No Comments

Route 93 at Salem Street overpass

The new Route 93 South bridge over Salem Street under construction in mid-August.

The following work activities and related lane closures are scheduled to occur this weekend and throughout next week:

Route I-93 Northbound

– Double right lane closures between Exit 33 (Route 28) and Exit 34 (Route 28 North) on Friday, August 26 between 8 PM and 9 AM.

– Single left lane closure Exit 29 (Route 28/38) and Exit 32 (Route 60) on Monday, August 29 between 9 AM and 2 PM.

– Double left lane closures between Exit 29 (Route 28/38) and Exit 32 (Route 60) on Monday, August 29 between 8 PM and 5 AM.

– Double right lane closures between Exit 29 (Route 28/38) and Exit 32 (Route 60) on Tuesday, August 30 and Wednesday, August 31 between 8 PM and 5 AM.

– Intermittent ramp closures at the Exit 29 (Routes 28/38) and Exit 30 (Route 38) on ramps and at the Exit 31 (Route 16) on/off ramps on Wednesday, August 31 between 8 PM and 5 AM.

– Double left lane closures between Exit 29 (Route 28/38) and Exit 31 (Route 16) on Thursday, September 1 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 Friday, August 26 between 8 PM and 9 AM.

– Single right lane closure between Exit 33 (Route 28) and Exit 30 (Route 38) on Monday, August 29 through Thursday, September 1 between 10 AM and 3 PM.

– Double right lane closures between Exit 33 (Route 28) and Exit 30 on Monday, August 29 through Thursday, September 1 between 8 PM and 5 AM.

– Double left lane closures between Exit 35 (Winchester Highlands) and Exit 33 (Route 28) on Thursday, September 1 between 8 PM and 5 AM.

Local Roadways & Waterways

Riverside Avenue

– Periodic single lane or shoulder closures on Monday, August 29 through Thursday, September 1 between 7 AM and 5 PM. Provisions for pedestrian access will be maintained.

Salem Street/Route 60 (East and West)

– Periodic single lane or shoulder closures on Monday, August 29 through Friday, September 2 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 Saturday, August 27 and on Monday, August 29 through Friday, September 2 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 Friday, August 26 through Friday, September 2.

Webster Street

– Periodic single lane or shoulder closures on Monday, August 29 through Friday, September 2 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