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

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

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

Beaver Street Interceptor (BSI) Project: Construction Updates ~ Monday, July 27 through Friday July 31

RT. 140 (West Central Street) Lane Closure Alert: Monday (7/27) - Friday (7/31) 7 AM to 3 PM

Starting Monday, 7/27, the contractor will work along the Route 140 gutter line to repair the pavement and driveway aprons. The work will be contained within the southbound lane from Burger King to Beaver Street. During this time, lane closures will occur as needed on this section of RT. 140. Please use caution when traveling in this area and follow all posted signs.

Pond Street Easement - No Traffic Impact

Starting Tuesday, 7/28, through Thursday, 7/30, a second contractor will line a sewer manhole within the Pond Street Easement.  There will be no traffic impact for this work.

For all the info on the project visit the projec page -

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/557/Beaver-Street-Interceptor-BSI-Project

Beaver St Interceptor (BSI): Construction Updates ~ Monday, June 29 through Wednesday, July 1

RT. 140 (West Central Street) Lane Closure Alert: Monday (6/29) through Wednesday (7/1) 7 AM to 3 PM

From Monday, 6/29 through Wednesday, 7/1, the contractor will install the sewer force main between Burger King and Dunkin Donuts.  During this time lane closures and shifts will be in place as needed. Please use caution when traveling in this area and follow all posted signs.

From Tuesday, 6/30 through Wednesday, 7/1, a second crew will reinstall sidewalks within RT. 140 (West Central Street). 

The work will be contained within the southbound lane from the area near Elizabeth's Bagels to Beaver Street. During this time, lane closures will occur as needed on this section of RT. 140. Please use caution when traveling in this area and follow all posted signs.

NO WORK JULY 2 thru JULY 5 - HAPPY 4th of JULY

For additional project info - https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/557/Beaver-Street-Interceptor-BSI-Project

Beaver Street Interceptor (BSI) Project: Construction Updates ~ Saturday, June 13 through Friday, June 19

24/7 Beaver St Road Closure: Saturday, June 13 – Monday, June 15

Starting at 12:00 AM on Saturday, June 13, Beaver Street will close at the MBTA train tracks. This area will remain closed 24 hours a day until Monday, June 15, at 4:00 PM. A detour will be in place during this time.

Access Details:

- Via Rt. 140 only: Access to 242 through 290 Beaver Street, including Franklin Glass, and Franklin Recreation.

- Via Grove St. only: Access to all other locations on Beaver Street, including the Town of Franklin Recycling Center, Beaver Street Recreation Area, and businesses on Master Drive.

MBTA Service Notice:

MBTA Commuter Rail service to Forge Parkway and Dean College (Downtown) Stations will be suspended on Saturday, June 13, and Sunday, June 14.

June 14 - Eddie Grant Kickball Tournament:

For attendees of the Eddie Grant Kickball Tournament on June 14th, please note that you will need to access the Beaver Pond Recreation Area via Grove St. See their Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/p/Franklin-Fathers-61580257836187/) for more information. 

RT. 140 (West Central Street) Lane Closure Alert: Monday (6/15) through Friday (6/19) 7 AM to 3 PM

The contractor will reinstall sidewalks within RT. 140 (West Central Street). The work will be contained within the southbound lane from Burger King to Beaver Street. During this time there will be lane closures on RT. 140. Please use caution when traveling in this area and follow all posted signs.

Beaver Street Lane Closure Alert:  From Tuesday (6/16) through Wednesday (6/17) between 7 AM and 4 PM.

The contractor will work on Beaver Street near the MBTA tracks.  During this time there will be a lane closure on Beaver Street around this area.  Please use caution when traveling in this area and follow all posted signs.

For additional updated on the Interceptor project - https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/557/Beaver-Street-Interceptor-BSI-Project

Beaver Street Interceptor (BSI) Project: Lanes closures this week, Beaver St closed on weekend (at MBTA tracks)

Construction Updates ~ Monday (6/8) through Monday (6/15)

RT. 140 (West Central Street) Lane Closure Alert: Monday (6/8) through Friday (6/12) 7 AM to 3 PM.

The Contractor will be working on resetting curbing and sidewalks within RT. 140 (West Central Street). The work will be contained within the southbound lane from Burger King to Beaver Street. During this time there will be lane closures on RT. 140. Please use caution when traveling in this area and follow all posted signs.

Beaver Street Lane Closure: Tuesday (6/9) – Thursday (6/11)

From Tuesday (6/9) through Thursday (6/11) between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m., the contractor will work on Beaver Street near the MBTA tracks.  During this time there will be a lane closure on Beaver Street around this area.  Please use caution when traveling in this area and follow all posted signs.

24/7 Road Closure: Saturday, June 13 – Monday, June 15

Starting at 12:00 AM on Saturday, June 13, Beaver Street will close at the MBTA train tracks. This area will remain closed 24 hours a day until Monday, June 15, at 4:00 PM. A detour will be in place during this time.

Access Details:

- Via Rt. 140 only: Access to 242 through 290 Beaver Street, including Franklin Glass, and Franklin Recreation.

- Via Grove St. only: Access to all other locations on Beaver Street, including the Town of Franklin Recycling Center, Beaver Street Recreation Area, and businesses on Master Drive.

MBTA Service Notice:

MBTA Commuter Rail service to Forge Parkway and Dean College (Downtown) Stations will be suspended on Saturday, June 13, and Sunday, June 14.

June 14 - Eddie Grant Kickball Tournament:

For attendees of the Eddie Grant Kickball Tournament on June 14th, please note that you will need to access the Beaver Pond Recreation Area via Grove St. See their Facebook Page for more information.

For additional info on the BSI project - https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/557/Beaver-Street-Interceptor-BSI-Project