More Route 24 lane closures, Route 44 ramp closures/detours to begin next week

More lane closures, ramp closures and detours are coming to Route 24 and Route 44.

MassDOT’s contractor, SPS New England, will perform overnight lane striping and work zone set up on Route 24 North and South from Monday, May 6, through Friday, May 17, from 8:00 PM each night to 5:00 AM the following morning. The work will require single lane closures on Route 24 North and South in the vicinity of Route 44, and several overnight closures and detours of the Route 44 eastbound to Route 24 northbound on-ramp and the Route 44 westbound to Route 24 southbound on-ramp. The on-ramp closures are necessary to safely perform work on Route 24 near the ramp merges. When utilized during this period, the ramp closures and detours will be implemented from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM the following morning.

This work will allow the contractor to establish a work zone in the median of Route 24, which is necessary for reconstruction of the bridge pier. This work zone is anticipated to remain in place into the first half of 2020. View the detour routes below and use the links to view detour maps.

Route 44 Eastbound to Route 24 Northbound Detour Route:
While the ramp is closed, eastbound Route 44 vehicular traffic wishing to reach Route 24 northbound will be detoured using town roadways. Signage will be in place directing vehicles to use the following route: Continue onto Route 44 eastbound and take a right on Paramount Drive. Continue on Paramount Drive and take a left onto Route 44 westbound. Take the next right onto the on-ramp to Route 24 northbound.

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Route 44 Westbound to Route 24 Southbound Detour Route:
While the ramp is closed, westbound Route 44 vehicular traffic wishing to reach Route 24 southbound will be detoured using town roadways. Signage will be in place directing vehicles to use the following route: Continue on Route 44 westbound past the exit. Take a right to travel onto South Street West. Follow South Street West and take a left onto Route 104. Take a left from Route 104 onto Route 44 eastbound. Take a right onto the on-ramp to Route 24 southbound.

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The schedule for this project is weather dependent and subject to change without notice.