I-495/I-90 Interchange Improvements Project Advisory: I-90 Eastbound Traffic Shift Effective August 28 Overnight Ramp Closures at I-495/I-90 Interchange August 24-27

I-495/I-90 Interchange Improvements Project 

Advisory: Hopkinton, Westborough

I-90 Eastbound Traffic Shift Effective August 28

Overnight Ramp Closures at I-495/I-90 Interchange

August 24-27

What is Happening?

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing a traffic shift on I-90 eastbound and overnight ramp closures at the I-495/I-90 interchange to facilitate construction operations.

I-90 Westbound Traffic Shift

The traffic on I-90 eastbound will be shifted to its new temporary alignment the evening of Thursday, August 27. Temporary lane closures will be in place beginning at 8:00 PM on Thursday, August 27, until 5:00 AM on Friday, August 28 while the traffic shift is completed. At least one travel lane will remain open at all times. 

• In the event of inclement weather, these construction activities will be pushed back by 24 hours and temporary lane closures will be in place beginning at 8:00 PM on Friday, August 28 until 5:00 AM on Saturday, August 29.

The new alignment is expected to remain in place until mid-2027 when the third phase of the Railroad Bridge structure is completed.

Overnight Ramp Closures

The I-90 eastbound ramp to I-495 northbound (Exit 106) will be closed overnight on  Monday, August 24 through Thursday, August 27 from 11:00 PM each night to 5:00 AM the following morning. During these overnight closures, the following detour will be in place:

• Take I-495 southbound to Exit 54A (West Main Street, Hopkinton) to reverse direction back to I-495 northbound. 

Additionally, the I-495 northbound ramp to I-90 East and West (Exit 58) will be closed nightly from Monday, August 24 through Thursday, August 27 from 11:00 PM each night to 5:00 AM the following morning. During these overnight closures, the following detour will be in place:

• Take I-495 northbound to Exit 59B (Route 9 westbound) to reverse direction onto I-495 southbound to access I-90 East and West. 

Appropriate signage, law enforcement details, and messaging will be in place to guide drivers through the work area.

Drivers traveling through the affected areas should expect delays, reduce speed, and use caution.

All scheduled work is weather dependent and/or may be impacted due to an emergency.

About the Project

The purpose of the I-495/I-90 Interchange Improvements Project is to provide a safe and efficient interchange of the interstate highways I-495 & I-90. The project will replace the interchange, eliminate the old toll booth area and weaving areas, improve ramp spacing, acceleration, and deceleration lanes, and add an auxiliary lane from I-495 Northbound to Route 9. New bridges will be constructed on I-495 over I-90, on I-495 and I-90 over the MBTA/CSX/Amtrak lines, on I-495 Northbound over Flanders Road, and on Fruit Street. 

Stay Informed

If someone you know would like to subscribe to receive project updates, meeting notices, and traffic impact advisories, they can do so here.

To report a noise complaint, please call the project hotline: (508) 676-3551

Project email: 495-90Improvements@state.ma.us

Project website: www.mass.gov/massdot/495-90interchange

I-495 Northbound Lane Closure Began Saturday, August 15

I-495/I-90 Interchange Improvements Project 

Advisory: Hopkinton, Westborough

I-495 Northbound Lane Closure Began Saturday, August 15

What is Happening?

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing a right lane closure on I-495 northbound at the I-495/I-90 interchange to facilitate construction operations.

I-495 Northbound Lane Closure

The right lane closure on I-495 northbound, which began on Saturday, August 15 will remain in place for approximately three weeks. This traffic management change is required in preparation for upcoming construction staging for the I-495/I-90 Interchange Improvements Project. The right lane will remain open until the ramp to I-90 westbound and eastbound (Exit 58). Traffic traveling on I-495 north of the I-495/I-90 interchange should utilize the two left lanes.

As a reminder, there will be overnight ramp closures the I-495/I-90 interchange this week. See the traffic and construction updates page on the project website for details on which ramps are closed which nights, as well as detour routes. 

Appropriate signage, law enforcement details, and messaging will be in place to guide drivers through the work area.

Drivers traveling through the affected areas should expect delays, reduce speed, and use caution.

All scheduled work is weather dependent and/or may be impacted due to an emergency.

About the Project

The purpose of the I-495/I-90 Interchange Improvements Project is to provide a safe and efficient interchange of the interstate highways I-495 & I-90. The project will replace the interchange, eliminate the old toll booth area and weaving areas, improve ramp spacing, acceleration, and deceleration lanes, and add an auxiliary lane from I-495 Northbound to Route 9. New bridges will be constructed on I-495 over I-90, on I-495 and I-90 over the MBTA/CSX/Amtrak lines, on I-495 Northbound over Flanders Road, and on Fruit Street. 

Stay Informed

If someone you know would like to subscribe to receive project updates, meeting notices, and traffic impact advisories, they can do so here.

To report a noise complaint, please call the project hotline: (508) 676-3551

Project email: 495-90Improvements@state.ma.us

I-495/I-90 Interchange Improvements Project Advisory: Overnight Ramp Closures at I-495/I-90 Interchange August 10-13

I-495/I-90 Interchange Improvements Project Advisory: Hopkinton, Westborough Overnight Ramp Closures at I-495/I-90 Interchange August 10-13

What is Happening?

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing overnight ramp closures at the I-495/I-90 interchange to facilitate construction operations.

The I-90 eastbound ramp to I-495 northbound (Exit 106) will be closed nightly starting Monday, August 10 through Thursday, August 13 from 11:00 PM each night to 5:00 AM the following morning. During this overnight closure, the following detour will be in place:

• Take I-495 southbound to Exit 54A (West Main Street, Hopkinton) to reverse direction back to I-495 northbound. 

Additionally, the I-90 westbound ramp to I-495 northbound (Exit 106B) will be closed overnight on Monday, August 10 from 11:00 PM to 5:00 AM the following morning. During this overnight closure, the following detour will be in place: 

• Take Exit 106A (I-495 southbound), down to Exit 54A, and back onto I-495 northbound. 

The I-495 northbound ramp to I-90 East and West (Exit 58) will be closed nightly starting Monday, August 10 through Thursday, August 13 from 11:00 PM each night to 5:00 AM the following morning. During this overnight closure, the following detour will be in place:

• Take I-495 northbound to Exit 59B (Route 9 westbound) to reverse direction onto I-495 southbound to access I-90 East and West. 

Appropriate signage, law enforcement details, and messaging will be in place to guide drivers through the work area.

Drivers traveling through the affected areas should expect delays, reduce speed, and use caution.

All scheduled work is weather dependent and/or may be impacted due to an emergency.

About the Project

The purpose of the I-495/I-90 Interchange Improvements Project is to provide a safe and efficient interchange of the interstate highways I-495 & I-90. The project will replace the interchange, eliminate the old toll booth area and weaving areas, improve ramp spacing, acceleration, and deceleration lanes, and add an auxiliary lane from I-495 Northbound to Route 9. New bridges will be constructed on I-495 over I-90, on I-495 and I-90 over the MBTA/CSX/Amtrak lines, on I-495 Northbound over Flanders Road, and on Fruit Street. 

Stay Informed

If someone you know would like to subscribe to receive project updates, meeting notices, and traffic impact advisories, they can do so here.

To report a noise complaint, please call the project hotline: (508) 676-3551

Project email: 495-90Improvements@state.ma.us

Project website: www.mass.gov/massdot/495-90interchange

I-495/I-90 Interchange Improvements Project - Ramp Closures at I-495/I-90 Interchange Overnight August 4-7

I-495/I-90 Interchange Improvements Project 

Advisory: Hopkinton, Westborough

Ramp Closures at I-495/I-90 Interchange

Overnight August 4-7

I-495 Southbound Traffic Shift Rescheduled to August 4

What is Happening?

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing overnight ramp closures at the I-495/I-90 interchange to facilitate construction operations. 

The I-90 eastbound ramp to I-495 northbound (Exit 106) will be closed nightly on Tuesday, August 4, through Friday, August 7 from 11:00 PM each night to 5:00 AM the following morning. During these overnight closures, the following detour will be in place: 

• Take I-495 southbound to Exit 54A (West Main Street, Hopkinton) to reverse direction back to I-495 northbound. 
  
  
  

Additionally, the I-495 northbound ramp to I-90 East and West (Exit 58) will be closed nightly on Tuesday, August 4, through Friday, August 7 from 11:00 PM each night to 5:00 AM the following morning. During these overnight closures, the following detour will be in place: 

• Take I-495 northbound to Exit 59B (Route 9 westbound) to reverse direction onto I-495 southbound to access I-90 East and West. 

Next, the I-90 westbound ramp to I-495 northbound (Exit 106B) will be closed nightly on Wednesday, August 5 through Friday, August 7 from 11:00 PM each night to 5:00 AM the following morning. During the overnight closure, the following detour will be in place:

• Take I-90 westbound to Exit 106A (I-485 southbound), then take Exit 54A to reverse direction onto I-495 northbound.

Lastly, traffic on I-495 southbound will be shifted from the median into the final alignment beginning the evening of Tuesday, August 4. This work was initially scheduled to take place the evening of Monday, August 3, but has been postponed due to weather.

This work will take place from 8:00 PM until 5:00 AM the following morning. During this time, one or more travel lanes may be temporarily closed to allow for these construction activities. At least one lane on I-495 southbound will remain open while the work occurs. Additionally, the connection to the I-90 eastbound and westbound on-ramp (Exit 58) from I-495 southbound will be moved approximately 1,000 feet south to its permanent location. You can view a map of the new traffic alignment here.

Appropriate signage, law enforcement details, and messaging will be in place to guide drivers through the work area.      

Drivers traveling through the affected areas should expect delays, reduce speed, and use caution.       

All scheduled work is weather dependent and/or may be impacted due to an emergency.     

About the Project

The purpose of the I-495/I-90 Interchange Improvements Project is to provide a safe and efficient interchange of the interstate highways I-495 & I-90. The project will replace the interchange, eliminate the old toll booth area and weaving areas, improve ramp spacing, acceleration, and deceleration lanes, and add an auxiliary lane from I-495 Northbound to Route 9. New bridges will be constructed on I-495 over I-90, on I-495 and I-90 over the MBTA/CSX/Amtrak lines, on I-495 Northbound over Flanders Road, and on Fruit Street. 

Stay Informed

If someone you know would like to subscribe to receive project updates, meeting notices, and traffic impact advisories, they can do so here.

To report a noise complaint, please call the project hotline: (508) 676-3551

Project email: 495-90Improvements@state.ma.us

Project website: www.mass.gov/massdot/495-90interchange

i495 Northbound Exit to Kings St "Yield Sign" changed to "STOP Sign" - effective 7/24/26

via Franklin Police

"Please familiarize yourself with the recent traffic pattern changes at the I-495 Northbound off-ramp and King Street intersection. Motorists exiting I-495 Northbound and turning right onto King Street are now required to come to a complete stop before proceeding.

These changes are part of ongoing efforts to improve safety at the intersection. We would like to thank the Town of Franklin Officials and the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) for their collaboration and commitment to enhancing roadway safety for everyone."

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10 WJAR: "Improvements coming to Franklin intersection where teen was killed" (video)

via 10 WJAR

"Work is underway to improve safety at a dangerous intersection in Franklin less than one month after a 15-year-old boy was struck and killed on his bicycle there.

Oliver Lewis died on June 23 while crossing King Street near Interstate 495.

Flowers and other items still sit in his memory near the scene, and State Representative Jeffrey Roy hopes other changes in Lewis' memory are also starting to catch people's eye."

Continue reading the news article: 

https://turnto10.com/news/local/improvements-coming-to-franklin-intersection-where-teen-was-killed-king-street-i495-july-16-2026

Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash Involving Bicyclist Under Investigation

On June 23, 2026, at approximately 3:20 PM the Metacomet Emergency Communications Center received multiple 911 calls reporting a motor vehicle crash involving a bicyclist in the area of King Street and the Interstate 495 North off-ramp. Callers reported that the bicyclist was a juvenile.

Officers from the Franklin Police Department and members of the Franklin Fire Department responded to the scene and immediately initiated life-saving measures. The bicyclist was transported to UMass Memorial Medical Center, where he was later pronounced deceased.

The victim has been identified as a 15-year-old Franklin resident.

The crash remains under investigation by the Franklin Police Department, the Massachusetts State Police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Section, and the Norfolk District Attorney’s Office. The operator of the involved vehicle remained at the scene and is cooperating with investigators.

The Franklin Police Department extends its deepest condolences to the victim’s family, friends, and all those affected by this tragic incident.

No other information is being released at this time. Any other inquiries should be made to the Norfolk District Attorney's Office.

Massachusetts Says "No Kings" in Protests Across State March 28 (2 locations in Franklin)

Massachusetts Says "No Kings" in Protests Across State March 28

People in 130 Massachusetts cities and towns will rally against Trump administration abuses

On Saturday, March 28, Massachusetts residents will mobilize in Boston and more than 120 other cities and towns across the Commonwealth, joining millions around the nation and abroad in rallies against the Trump administration's authoritarian takeover of the United States. The events will be part of the nation's third and largest "No Kings Day," demonstrating an unequivocal belief by "we the people" that in a democracy, there is no king. 

The No Kings Boston rally is set for 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM on Saturday, March 28. It is organized by a coalition of Indivisible Mass Coalition, ACLU of Massachusetts, and Mass 50501.

In Franklin:

• 10:00 AM - Franklin Town Common
• 11:30 AM - i495/RT 140 Bridge Overpass

Massachusetts Says "No Kings" in Protests Across State March 28 (2 locations in Franklin)

Dozens of other local Indivisible groups and allies – from Pittsfield, Northampton, Lancaster, and Worcester to Framingham, Methuen, Lexington, and towns in southeastern Mass and the Cape – have also scheduled No Kings events during the morning and early afternoon of March 28. 

The nonviolent protests will range from major gatherings in town and city centers to standouts on highway overpasses.

Information on the growing list of No Kings events throughout the Commonwealth can be found on the map HERE and in list form HERE.

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Why the NoKings Protests? History has shown that mass mobilization is vital to block authoritarianism from taking hold. The Trump administration is trying to shred the Constitution; the No Kings movement is an unequivocal statement that we, the people, will not let that happen. This will be the third global No Kings Day, and it's not just about protesting what's wrong—it's about building something better. We intend to show our power, build our power, and power a democracy that advances freedom, equality, justice, and dignity for all.

 All No Kings events adhere to a shared commitment to nonviolent protest and community safety. Organizers are trained in de-escalation and are working closely with local partners to ensure peaceful and powerful actions nationwide.      

Indivisible Mass Coalition (IMC) consists of more than 120 Indivisible groups and their allies across Massachusetts, working to improve democracy and support policies and legislation that improve equity and justice for everyone and that eliminate institutional racism. IMC helps to build, support, and amplify the network of Indivisible groups throughout Massachusetts and is committed to ensuring that people are informed, organized, motivated and have the necessary tools to engage in our democracy. IMC coordinates with Indivisible National to work on our shared goals for democracy in our country.

Uxbridge Police Officer Tribute - Standout on the i495 overpasses in Franklin

via Officer Frankie

"This morning, members of the Franklin Police Department and Franklin Fire Department stood in tribute during the procession of fallen Uxbridge Police Officer Stephen LaPorta from the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner."

View the video clip here ->  https://www.instagram.com/reel/DTTYCROET6d/

Uxbridge Police Officer Tribute - Standout on the i495 overpasses in Franklin

i-90/i495 interchange work overnight this week will reroute traffic

Overnight construction on I-495 and I-90 through Westborough is scheduled to take place through the upcoming week as part of MassDOT’s Interchange Project.

i-90/i495 interchange work overnight
 this week will reroute traffic

Starting at 11 p.m. on Monday through 5 a.m. Tuesday, and then again Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, the exit 58 ramp from I-495 to I-90 westbound will be closed and a detour will be established at exit 111 to take drivers eastbound on I-90 in order to reverse direction. 

When exit 106 on I-90 eastbound to I-495 northbound is closed, drivers can take I-495 southbound to exit 54A to get back to I-495 northbound.

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495 Connector to launch May 27

495 Connector to launch May 27

The 495/MetroWest Partnership (@495Partnership) posted Tue, May 13, 2025:

"Since our founding, @495Partnership has advocated for improved transit connectivity to address the lack of north-south linkages along Rt. 85 & 495.

On 5/27, that dream moves closer to reality, when @MWRTA launches their 495 Connector! 

Watch https://t.co/hPUtsjbm2Q to learn more! "

https://t.co/qsdUVl7m1P

Shared from -> https://x.com/495Partnership/status/1922369341489594538

Blasting/Drilling on i495 southbound/northbound cause brief road closures 4/29 - 5/1

MassDOT will resume rock drilling & blasting on 495 starting April 29th

Blasting/Drilling on i495 southbound/northbound

"As part of the Route 1A Slip Ramp Project, MassDOT will be conducting rock drilling and blasting starting April 29, 2025. 

All lanes on Route 495 Northbound and Southbound will be closed for approximately 10 minutes for safety will blasting occurs. 

It is anticipated that this will happen twice per day at approximately 11:00AM and 1:30PM. 

The road will be closed using local & state police. "

Read more: https://www.wrentham.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=121

I-90 Exit Number Conversion Advisory

Dear Customer,

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is in the process of converting all exit numbers on freeways to a milepost-based numbering system, per Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) requirements. Currently, interstates and freeways in Massachusetts utilize a sequential exit numbering method. Construction began in the Fall of 2020 and is anticipated to be completed in the Summer of 2021.

This notice is to inform you that exit numbering conversion will begin on Interstate 90 on December 13, 2020. Construction details are as follows:

•       Corridor: Interstate 90 (Massachusetts Turnpike)
•       Location: Boston to West Stockbridge
•       Approximate start date: Dec. 13
•       Approximate construction duration: 4 weeks
•       Hours of operation: 8:00 PM - 5:00 AM

Please note that all work is weather dependent and construction dates may be adjusted accordingly. This work will not impact the tolls on this roadway.

For more information on the project and construction status, to leave a comment or sign up for project updates, please visit: https://www.newmassexits.com/

 

 

From the Franklin Matters archives  https://www.franklinmatters.org/2020/09/goodbye-exit-16-ext-17-hello-exit-41.html

Video overview https://youtu.be/7gG9-Pl-fUA

 

 

Goodbye exit 16, ext 17; hello exit 41, exit 43

Goodbye exit 16, exit 17; hello exit 41, exit 43

MA highway exit numbers change in October to meet Federal standard. Announced last year and guess what, it was delayed by the pandemic, but the change is coming in October.

 

"Amid constant changes in 2020 not even highway exit numbers are safe.

Massachusetts will begin to transition to mileage-based exit numbers in October, according to WCVB.

The change was announced last year as the state will drop its current sequential numbering in order to comply with a 2009 federal mandate.

Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Delaware are the only states that have yet to implement the change, and are at risk of losing federal funding if they do not comply."

Continue reading the article at MassLive: 

https://www.masslive.com/news/2020/09/massachusetts-highway-exit-numbers-to-change-in-october-to-reflect-mileage-based-denominations-to-meet-federal-mandate.html

The MA DOT page for the overall project including an interactive map of all the exit number changes   https://www.newmassexits.com/

Exit numbers for i495  https://www.newmassexits.com/i-495-corridor

MA DOT video explanation = https://youtu.be/7gG9-Pl-fUA 

 

 

 

Goodbye exit 16, ext 17; hello exit 41, exit 43

 

In the News: MassDOT webinar released on i495/i90 interchange project

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"Plans for the long-awaited reconstruction of the Interstate 495-Mass Pike interchange eliminate weaving movements that have caused the junction to be susceptible to crashes and congestion for years. 

State transportation leaders and project officials posted a webinar Thursday outlining the 25% design details of the project, which includes seven new direct and semi-direct ramps connecting the two interstates. The designated ramps and lanes for each traffic maneuver will make getting off the highway and merging much safer, project officials said. 

“The reason for the project is that the I-90/495 interchange is identified as a high-crash and high-congestion location,” Ryan McNeill, a state Department of Transportation project manager, said during the webinar. “The enhancements that are discussed in this presentation will improve the safety and operational efficiency at the system interchange and address chronically deficient traffic conditions for the movement of people and goods within the project area.” 

New ramps will be widened to include shoulders and will have designated speeds of 45 mph, 10 mph faster than the existing ramps. The radius of the ramps will not be as tight. Tractor-trailers currently are required to go very slow entering Interstate 495 southbound due to the tight radius of the off-ramp."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20200709/i-90495-reconstruction-aims-to-ease-traffic-reduce-bottlenecks-crashes

Additional info and to provide comments during this period
https://www.mass.gov/event/hopkintonwestborough-design-public-hearing-webinar-and-comment-period-2020-07-09t000000-0400


YouTube link = https://youtu.be/xJN9_LHpzi8

In the News: "State officials have estimated delays will be reduced by 91 percent with the preferred design"

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

Want to learn more about the upcoming Mass Pike-Interstate-495 interchange reconstruction?

The state Department of Transportation Thursday morning will post a pre-recorded webinar to present the design for the proposed Mass Pike-Interstate-495 interchange project. The webinar is scheduled to be posted at 9 a.m. The webinar can be found at www.mass.gov/massdot-highway-design-public-hearings.

The project team has completed 25% of the designs, according to the state Department of Transportation’s website.

“The purpose of this hearing webinar is to provide the public with the opportunity to become fully acquainted with the proposed I-495/I-90 Interchange Improvements project,” according to a posting on the DOT’s website. “All views and comments submitted in response to the webinar will be reviewed and considered to the maximum extent possible.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20200707/state-dot-will-hold-pre-recorded-webinar-thursday-on-pikei-495-interchange-project

Handout for this webinar
https://www.mass.gov/doc/massdot-hearing-handout-hopkinton-westborough-070920/download
 

pre-recorded webinar to present the design for the proposed Mass Pike-Interstate-495 interchange project

In the News: Medway votes to approve bag ban; new exit numbers coming to i495/MassPike

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"Medway voted to ban carry-out plastic bags at its Fall Town Meeting Tuesday night in an effort to reduce litter and promote environmental sustainability. 

By a show of hands, Article 5 was approved by a little over half of residents present, amending the town’s general bylaws by adding a new article called “Article XXXII Plastic Bag Reduction.” The ban targets plastic check-out bags sold or provided to customers at any town establishment, but the following are still acceptable:

• Thin plastic bags used to protect delivered newspapers
• Laundry or dry-cleaning bags
• Thin film bags, typically without handles, used to contain produce, meat or fish
• Bags sold in packages containing multiple bags intended to be used for home food storage, garbage, waste, pet waste or yard waste
• Product bags (bag integrated into packaging of a product)
• Town Pay-As-You-Throw trash bags"

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20191119/medway-bans-plastic-check-out-bags

"Exit numbers on Massachusetts highways will be changing over the next two years, according to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. 

The state currently utilizes a sequential exit numbering method and will change to a mileage-based exit system in order to comply with a federal mandate, which was laid out in 2009. 

Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Delaware are the only three states that do not comply with the federal mandate at this time."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20191119/mass-pike-and-495-are-among-massachusetts-highways-that-are-getting-new-exit-numbers

"State officials estimated delays will be reduced by 91 percent with the preferred design"

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"The public next week will have the opportunity to learn and ask questions about the Draft Environmental Impact Report for the upcoming Mass Pike-Interstate-495 interchange reconstruction.

A public meeting will be held Wednesday, Oct. 30 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Marathon Elementary School cafeteria.

The report includes the status of project planning and design, the type and size of the project, requirements of state agencies and reasonable alternatives and methods to avoid, minimize and mitigate environmental impacts, according to the state Department of Transportation’s website. The project needs to dodge wetlands, the Sudbury River, Department of Conservation and Recreation land, train tracks and private property.

Residents can receive a copy of the Draft Environmental Impact Report by emailing Nathaniel Curtis at ncabralcurtis@hshassoc.com. Those unable to attend next week’s meeting can provide written comments on the report. Written comments can be sent to Secretary Kathleen Theoharides, Attn: Page Czepgia, Assistant Director, MEPA Office, Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, 100 Cambridge St., Suite 900, Boston, MA 02114 or page.czepgia@state.ma.us."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20191022/public-can-ask-questions-at-oct-30-forum-about-report-on-reconstruction-on-pike495-interchange


Additional info can be found on the MassDOT page
https://www.mass.gov/service-details/about-the-i-495i-90-interchange-improvements-project

https://wikimapping.com/wikimap/I495I90.html

https://wikimapping.com/wikimap/I495I90.html

"estimated delays will be reduced by 91 percent"

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"The state’s preferred design for the reconstruction of the troublesome Interstate-495-Mass Pike interchange eliminates weaving that often causes bottlenecks and crashes at the existing junction.

State transportation leaders unveiled the preferred project design at the first of four public information meetings at Hopkinton Town Hall on Thursday. The design includes designated ramps and lanes for each traffic maneuver to make getting off the highway and merging much safer.

The interchange is known for significant traffic during peak hours, weekends and summertime. It also has a high crash rate. More than 75,000 vehicles pass through the junction each day. More than 450 crashes – including two fatalities – occurred there between 2011 and 2015. Joseph Cahill, a consultant on the project, estimated a crash occurs there once every three or four days.

“We’re significantly improving the safety of the interchange,” said Cahill."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190725/state-officials-unveil-preferred-design-for-overhaul-of-i-495-mass-pike-interchange

For more info on the project visit their webpage
https://www.mass.gov/i-495i-90-interchange-improvements

There is an interactive map for comments
  https://wikimapping.com/wikimap/I495I90.html

an interactive map