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Thursday, March 14, 2013

CONSTRUCTION & ROAD WARRIOR

MassDOT: Saxonville Bridge Projects Start Monday; Scheduled to End Summer 2015

MassDot is scheduled to close the Wickford Road Bridge Monday, March 18.

Starting Monday, the Wickford Road bridge will be closed. Originally, residents were told the Wickford Road bridge would re-open in the fall, but yesterday a spokesperson for MassDOT said it could be later. "Due to a significant pothole that recently developed on the Wickford Road Bridge, and in order to accommodate construction activities, the Wickford Road Bridge will be closed as of Monday, March 18 and will reopen near the end of calendar year 2013," said Sara Lavoie, MassDOT spokesperson. A detour will be put in place until the bridge is reopened. A map of the detour is attached to this report. Framingham School bus drivers began telling parents this week that with the bridge closure students likely will have a longer afternoon bus …

Monday, March 11, 2013

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UPDATED: Wickford Road Bridge Detour To Begin March 18

MassDOT and Framingham DPW says the Wickford Road Bridge will be closed until the fall of 2013.

Starting today, MassDOT will begin preparations to close the Wickford Road Bridge. The bridge will close on March 18. The MassDOT project consists of replacing both the concrete Central Street bridge and the steel Wickford Road bridge over the Sudbury River in Saxonville. A public hearing for the $6.2 million project was held in April 2012 at the Memorial Building. To minimize the length of the total project, MassDOT called for the complete closure of the Wickford Road bridge. BETA designed the replacement superstructure to maintain the existing hydraulic opening and roadway profile, as well as to be installed quickly, by using continuous rolled steel beams and full-depth precast concrete deck panels. The use of the precast panels will …

Monday, December 10, 2012

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Expect Construction on Concord, Eaton and Eisenhower

Framingham Department of Public Works issued its weekly update on road construction in town and where to expect delays and detours.

Framingham Department of Public Works issued its weekly update on road construction in town and where to expect delays and detours. Below is where motorists can expect to find traffic, congestion, detours and closures this week due to ongoing construction: Concord Street between School Street and the northern intersection of “A” Street: It is anticipated that trench/roadway restoration activities will continue on Concord Street between School Street and the northern intersection of “A” Street the week of Dec. 10 Construction activities will be in progress between 7 a.m. and 4p.m. daily. Traffic through the work zone will be managed utilizing lane shifts and restrictions, however if necessary traffic through the work zone may be reduced to …

Monday, December 3, 2012

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Winter's Coming: Just 2 Construction Projects This Week

Framingham Department of Public Works issued its weekly update on road construction in town and where to expect delays and detours.

Framingham Department of Public Works issued its weekly update on road construction in town and where to expect delays and detours. And with just two projects on the list, it appears to be a sure sign winter is on its way. NEW: Concord Street between School Street and the northern intersection of “A” Street:  It is anticipated that trench/roadway restoration activities will begin on Concord Street between School Street and the northern intersection of “A” Street in early December.  Construction activities will be in progress between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. daily.  Traffic through the work zone will be reduced to a one lane alternating traffic management plan between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. – Expect delays while travelling in this area. (…

Monday, November 26, 2012

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Expect Construction on Concord, Grant, Old Conn Path and Prospect This Week

Framingham Department of Public Works issued its weekly update on road construction in town and where to expect delays and detours.

Framingham Department of Public Works issued its weekly update on road construction in town and where to expect delays and detours. Concord Street at the northern intersection of “A” Street  Sewer main construction is being performed on Concord Street adjacent to the northern intersection of “A” Street.  While construction is in progress, traffic will be managed through the work zone utilizing a one lane alternating traffic management plan.  Construction activities are scheduled to take place between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. (Click Here For Map) Eaton Road/Eisenhower Road - Updated Construction crews will continue to perform dewatering work and drainage construction on Eaton Road.  Roadway/trench restoration activities will be underway on …

Monday, November 19, 2012

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Give Thanks! Some Construction on Holiday This Week

Framingham Department of Public Works issued its weekly update on road construction in town and where to expect delays and detours.

Framingham Department of Public Works issued its weekly update on road construction in town and where to expect delays and detours. There will be no capital construction activities on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 22-23 due to Thanksgiving. *** Concord Street at the northern intersection of “A” Street  Sewer main construction is being performed on Concord Street adjacent to the northern intersection of “A” Street.  While construction is in progress, traffic will be managed through the work zone utilizing a one lane alternating traffic management plan.  Construction activities are scheduled to take place between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. (Click Here For Map) Eaton Road/Eisenhower Road - Updated Construction crews will begin to remove all temporary …

Monday, November 12, 2012

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Construction on Edgell, Concord, Speen, Grant, Prospect, Old Conn Path and More

Framingham Department of Public Works issued its weekly update on road construction in town and where to expect delays and detours.

Framingham Department of Public Works issued its weekly update on road construction in town and where to expect delays and detours. Concord Street at the northern intersection of “A” Street – New Sewer main construction is being performed on Concord Street adjacent to the northern intersection of “A” Street.  While construction is in progress, traffic will be managed through the work zone utilizing a one lane alternating traffic management plan.  Construction activities are scheduled to take place between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. (Click Here For Map) Concord Street/Howard Street/Waverly Street Utility construction activities on Concord Street will restrict traffic to a single lane of travel in both the northbound and southbound lanes of Concord …

Barbara Marciano Rizzuto-Miller

6:18 pm on Monday, November 12, 2012

I am not sure I can even get out of my north Framingham neighborhood between 9 am and 4 pm this week.   more ›

Monday, November 5, 2012

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Road Resurfacing on Edgell Road/Central Street Begins Today

Framingham Department of Public Works issued its weekly update on road construction in town and where to expect delays and detours.

Framingham Department of Public Works issued its weekly update on road construction in town and where to expect delays and detours. Edgell Road/Central Street Novachip Installation - New The Department of Public Works Highway Division will begin roadway resurfacing activities including milling and the installation of Novachip on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012 on Edgell Road (between Central Street and Water Street) and Central Street (between Haynes Road and Centennial Place). Traffic will be managed through the work zone utilizing a one lane alternating traffic management plan and potential detours.  All construction activities are scheduled to take place between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. Expect delays while traveling in this area. *** Concord Street (…

Thursday, November 1, 2012

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Prospect Street Paving; Expect Delays

Paving activities on Prospect Street will resume today, Nov. 1 until 5 p.m.

Paving activities on Prospect Street will resume today, Nov. 1 until 5 p.m., reported the Framingham Department of Public Works. While paving operations are in progress, Prospect Street will be restricted to local traffic only and temporarily detoured at Worcester Road; travel on Prospect Street will be restricted to one way travel southbound from Central Street exiting on Worcester Road.  Expect delays when travelling in this area.

Monday, October 29, 2012

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Multiple Road Projects on or Near Grant Street

Framingham Department of Public Works issued its weekly update on road construction in town and where to expect delays and detours.

Framingham Department of Public Works issued its weekly update on road construction in town and where to expect delays and detours. Due to the anticipated severe weather conditions, please use caution while travelling on roadways under construction. Colonial Drive/Eaton Road/Hemenway Road - Updated Water main construction will continue on Colonial Drive progressing towards Eaton Road.  It is anticipated that water main construction will cross Hemenway Road, mid week requiring a temporary detour of Hemenway Road.  While construction is in progress, traffic will be managed through the work zone utilizing a one lane alternating traffic management plan and a temporary detour of Hemenway Road mid-week.  Construction activities are scheduled to …

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