Related Route 93 Bridge Work Continues

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

The following work activities and related lane closures are scheduled for this week:

Route I-93 Northbound

– Double left lane closures between Exit 29 (Route 28/38) and the Exit 30 (Route 38) on ramp on Tuesday, September 6 through Thursday, September 8 between 8 PM and 5 AM and on Friday, September 9 between 9 PM and 8 AM.

– Single left lane closure between the Exit 30 (Route 38) on ramp and Exit 32 (Route 60) on Tuesday, September 6 through Thursday, September 8 between 8 PM and 5 AM.

– Single left lane closure between Exit 32 (Route 60) and the Exit 33 (Route 28) on ramp on Wednesday, September 7 between 8 PM and 5 AM.

– Single left lane closure between Exit 31 (Route 16) and Exit 33 (Route 28) on Friday, September 9 between 8 PM and 5 AM.

Route I-93 Southbound

– Single left lane closure between Exit 32 (Route 60) and Exit 30 (Route 38) on Tuesday, September 6 through Thursday, September 8 between 8 PM and 5 AM.

– Single left lane closure between Exit 35 (Winchester Highlands) and Exit 33 (Route 28) on Tuesday, September 6 between 8 PM and 5 AM.

– Double left lane closures between Exit 35 (Winchester Highlands) and Exit 33 (Route 28) on Wednesday, September 7 between 8 PM and 5 AM.

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

– Breakdown lane closure and intermittent closure of ramps between Exit 35 (Winchester Highlands) and Exit 33 (Route 28) on Friday, September 9 between 8 PM and 5 AM.

– Single left lane closure between Exit 33 (Route 28) and Exit 31 (Route 16) on Friday, September 9 between 8 PM and 5 AM.

Local Roadways & Waterways

Riverside Avenue

– Periodic single lane or shoulder closures on Tuesday, September 6 through Friday, September 9 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 Tuesday, September 6 through Friday, September 9 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 Tuesday, September 6 through Friday, September 9 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, September 2 through Friday, September 9.

Webster Street

– Periodic single lane or shoulder closures on Tuesday, September 6 through Friday, September 9 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