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Saturday, July 26, 2025
Beaver St. Interceptor Project: Construction Updates ~ Monday (7/28) through Friday (8/1)
Monday, July 21, 2025
i-90/i495 interchange work overnight this week will reroute traffic
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i-90/i495 interchange work overnight this week will reroute traffic |
Saturday, July 19, 2025
Beaver Street Interceptor (BSI) Project Construction Updates ~ Monday (7/21) through Friday (7/25)
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Beaver Street Interceptor (BSI) Project |
Saturday, July 12, 2025
Beaver St. Interceptor Project: Construction Updates ~ Monday (7/14) through Friday (7/18)
The construction crew will be working off the road on Fisher Street adjacent to the MBTA Tracks. Limited to no traffic impacts are expected.
NO WORK on Beaver Street - On either side of the MBTA tracks Beaver Street will have steel plates to allow for traffic to pass over. Please use caution when traveling in this area. Beaver St. Interceptor Project
At the Franklin Recreation Center, the construction of the new Beaver Street Interceptor Pump Station will continue with construction of the exterior building structure and internal building component installation.
Please reference the interactive map and posted signs for details and updates.
We appreciate the public's continued support and understanding and will continue to communicate regularly via social media, our dedicated email list, and the construction map as work progresses.
Shared from -> https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/557/Beaver-Street-Interceptor-BSI-Project
Monday, July 7, 2025
Beaver Street Interceptor (BSI) Project: Construction Updates ~ Monday (7/7) through Friday (7/11)
Saturday, June 28, 2025
Beaver St. Interceptor Project -> Construction Updates during Monday (6/30) through Thursday (7/3)
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Beaver St. Interceptor Project |
Saturday, June 21, 2025
Beaver St. Interceptor Project: Construction Updates Monday (6/23) through Friday (6/27)
Saturday, June 14, 2025
Beaver St. Interceptor Project: BEAVER STREET 24/7 ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE!!
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BEAVER STREET 24/7 ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE!! |
Saturday, June 7, 2025
Beaver Street Interceptor Project ~ Construction Updates Week of June 9
Saturday, May 31, 2025
Updates to Beaver St. Interceptor Project for the week of June 2
- The construction crew will be working off the road at 38 Pond St. and within the Franklin Village Mall area to connect the new sewer main. No traffic impacts are expected
NO WORK on Beaver Street - On either side of the MBTA tracks Beaver Street will have steel plates to allow for traffic to pass over. Please use caution when traveling in this area. The contractor is planning to be back at Beaver Street the week of June 16thUpdates to BSI Project for
the week of June 2- At the Franklin Recreation Center, the construction of the new Beaver Street Interceptor Pump Station will continue with construction of the exterior building structure
Thursday, May 29, 2025
I-90 Newton Bridge Replacement - Traffic Delays Expected
WHAT IS HAPPENING?
MassDOT will replace the I-90 bridge over the MBTA Worcester Commuter Rail in Newton, MA. Accelerated Bridge Construction methods will be used to replace the bridge over two weekends to minimize impacts to the public.
Traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction between Exit 123 in Weston and Exit 125 in Newton.
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I-90 Newton Bridge Replacement - Traffic Delays Expected |
TRAVEL TIPS
Drivers should expect significant delays on I-90 during these weekends. If possible, drivers should plan ahead, avoid the area, and seek an alternate route. Real-time messaging boards will be along the interstates providing travel times through the area.
HOW CAN I FIND MORE INFORMATION?
For more information on traffic conditions, travelers are encouraged to:
• Download the Mass511 mobile app or visit www.mass511.com to view live cameras, travel times, real-time traffic conditions, and project information before setting out on the road. Users can subscribe to receive text and email alerts for traffic conditions.
• Dial 511 and select a route to hear real-time conditions.
• Follow @MassDOT on X (formerly known as Twitter) to receive regular updates on road and traffic conditions.
• For questions email: I-90newton-weston@dot.state.ma.us
For more info on the project page -> https://www.mass.gov/newton-weston-bridge-replacement-and-rehabilitation-at-i-90i-95
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Newton-Weston bridge replacement and rehabilitation at I-90/I-95
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Newton-Weston bridge replacement and rehabilitation at I-90/I-95 |
Monday, May 19, 2025
Franklin Glass is Open via RT 140 this week due to sewer construction
Saturday, April 19, 2025
Updates to Beaver St. Interceptor Project for Monday (4/21) through Friday (4/25)
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Monday (4/21) through Friday (4/25) |
Sunday, April 13, 2025
Beaver Street Interceptor (BSI) Project: Construction Update for the Week of April 14
The Contractor will be excavating on Grove Street for the next round of jack and bore trenchless installation work. During this time, Grove St. will be closed at the MBTA train tracks between the hours of 7 AM--4PM. Traffic turning onto Grove St from Rt. 140 will be detoured over to Beaver Street via Rt. 140. Please follow posted detour signs for directions.
In addition, there will continue to be a construction crew conducting the jack and bore trenchless installation of the new sewer un
Beaver Street Interceptor (BSI) Project: der Rte. 140. The work will be occurring off the road at 38 Pond St. and within the Franklin Village Mall area. No traffic impacts are expected.
At the Franklin Recreation Center, the construction of the new Beaver Street Interceptor Pump Station will continue with concrete work around the top of the new pump station and within the launching chamber. In addition, civil work within the site, and mechanical work within the pump room will be occurring.
Shared from -> https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/557/Beaver-Street-Interceptor-BSI-Project
Saturday, April 5, 2025
Beaver Street Interceptor (BSI) Project Construction Update for the Week of April 7
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Beaver Street Interceptor (BSI) Project Construction Update |
At the Franklin Recreation Center, the construction of the new Beaver Street Interceptor Pump Station will continue with excavation of the launching chamber, civil work within the site, and mechanical work within the pump room.
Looking ahead to the week of April 14th, the contractor is anticipating being on Grove St. During this time, Grove St. will be closed at the MBTA train tracks between the hours of 7 AM -- 4 PM. Traffic turning onto Grove St from Rt. 140 will be detoured over to Beaver Street via Rt. 140. Please follow posted detour signs for directions.
Please reference the interactive map and posted signs for details and updates.
We appreciate the public's continued support and understanding and will continue to communicate regularly via social media, our dedicated email list, and the construction map as work progresses.
Saturday, March 29, 2025
Updates to Beaver St. Interceptor Project: Construction scheudule for week of March 31 - April 4
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Updates to Beaver St. Interceptor Project |
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Construction Update to Beaver St. Interceptor Project for week of March 24 - 28
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Construction Update to Beaver St. Interceptor Project |
Saturday, March 15, 2025
Update to Beaver St. Interceptor Project
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Update to Beaver St. Interceptor Project |