The following notice is from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation regarding the overnight closure of I-93 Northbound on Tuesday, May 6 into Wednesday, May 7, 2014.
MassDOT to Motorists: Plan Ahead for I-93 Restrictions through Boston
I-93 Northbound Closure is Tuesday, May 6 into Wednesday, May 7
This coming Tuesday, overnight into Wednesday, May 7, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation’s maintenance schedule will require complete lane closures of Interstate 93 Northbound through Boston.
I-93 NORTHBOUND traffic will be detoured off of the expressway at Exit 16, Southampton Street., and directed along surface streets. The detour will allow traffic to re-enter I-93 NB at the Haymarket on-ramp. Traffic destined for Route 1 Northbound (Tobin Bridge) should stay on the surface streets and access the Route 1 NB on-ramp in City Square.
Maintenance crews, contractors, along with State and Boston Police will begin set-up for the closure on Tuesday evening at 11pm. The full closure will begin at midnight on Wednesday and last until 5am Wednesday morning.
Work to be performed includes: tunnel wall and sign washing, drain clearing and maintenance, as well as maintenance of electrical and communications systems.
In 2009, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) was created to unify the state’s various transportation agencies. MassDOT now includes the Highway Division, the MBTA and Rail Transit Division, the Aeronautics Division, and the Registry of Motor Vehicles. MassDOT is committed to providing a safe and reliable transportation system to all those who travel in the Commonwealth and works to deliver excellent customer service. MassDOT has been nationally recognized for its innovative approach to transportation, including the Accelerated Bridge Program, the “Where’s My Bus and Train?” apps and “Fast 14” work. For more information, visit MassDOT at our website: www.mass.gov/massdot blog: http://blog.mass.gov/
