Pedestrian and bicycle improvements on Route 6 to cause temporary lane, shoulder closures for 14 weeks

SOMERSET – The Massachusetts Department of Transportation has announced it will be conducting pedestrian and bicycle improvement operations at the intersections located along Route 6 from Swansea town line to Sonic/Marriot Hotel, just north of the Home Depot entrance in Somerset.

The work will begin on Monday, July 10, and will be conducted weekly, Monday through Friday, during daytime hours from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The work is anticipated to be in place for approximately fourteen weeks.

The work will include replacing existing curbing, sidewalks, and wheelchair ramps and performing minor traffic lights updates. The work will require temporary lane and shoulder closures.

Drivers who are 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 situation.