Lane Closures on I-290 Eastbound in Worcester to Cause Delays

Grafton MA

16 August, 2021

7:05 PM

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WORCESTER, MA – Motorists should expect delays along I-290 eastbound in Worcester between 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 16, Tuesday, Aug. 17, and Wednesday, Aug. 18 until 5 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 19, according to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT). The intermittent temporary lane closures, due to paving, include on and off-ramp closures between exit 17 (Vernon Street/Kelley Square) and exit 24 (Plantation Street). Appropriate signs, law enforcement details, and messaging will be in place to guide drivers through the work area. Motorists are to follow the posted detour signs, reduce their speed, and use caution when traveling through the affected areas Only one ramp at a time will be closed during the paving operations. The schedule is weather permitting and may change without notice. For more information on traffic conditions, travelers are encouraged to: Dial 511 and select a route to hear real-time conditions. Visit www.mass511.com, a website that provides real-time traffic and incident advisory information and allows users to subscribe to text and email alerts for traffic conditions. Follow MassDOT on Twitter @MassDOT to receive regular updates on road and traffic conditions. Download MassDOT's GoTime mobile app and view real-time traffic conditions before setting out on the road.