Mass Pike construction underway as lane closures cause major disruptions for drivers - CBS Boston
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Closures begin on Mass Pike for bridge project
Construction on the Mass Pike near the Newton-Weston town line in Massachusetts is now underway, backing up traffic as the highway is down to one lane in both directions.
Saturday morning, as expected, traffic conditions were already shown as slow on the Mass 511 map.
MassDOT has closed a 2-mile stretch of the Pike from Weston to Newton, leaving only one lane open in each direction. It's all part of a massive bridge replacement project by the I-95 interchange.
The lane closures this weekend start at and last through Residual delays could extend into the Monday morning commute, transportation officials said.
The bridge construction impacts the Commuter Rail as well, shutting down part of the Worcester Line. Shuttle buses will replace trains between Framingham and South Station.
Victoria D. is a digital producer for CBS Boston. Before joining CBS Boston in 2023, Victoria had already worked in journalism in both New York and Boston for more than 10 years.
