MassDOT says the sidewalk over the bridge will remain open during next week's closures.
Traffic was backed up for several miles and adding 15 minutes to drive times Friday afternoon.
Traffic is starting to back up on the highway as rush hour nears its peak witching hour.
The daytime closures will impact traffic between Tewksbury and Andover.
Route 28 is down to one lane as crews work on an emergency water main repair.
The town had given shoppers a free pass as a way to boost local businesses following the Sept. 13 gas explosions.
State Police are trying to figure out why a Lawrence woman suddenly swerved across the median and into oncoming traffic on I-495.
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The bridge, on a key route between Tewksbury and Andover, has been closed since August.
All lanes of travel on I-495 north and southbound will be open each day between the hours of 7 a.m., and 7 p.m.
The town is hoping to keep streets clear as crews work to replace gas lines following the Sept. 13 explosions.
A change in state law last year gave towns more control to set speed limits.
"Traffic is backing up quickly," according to reports.
One driver in the three-car crash Monday morning was airlifted to a Boston hospital.
A 68-year-old man was thrown from his truck after a three-vehicle crash that crippled traffic for four hours.
Allow extra time if you are heading north on Interstates 93 or 495 on Friday afternoon.
Traffic was backed up to Chelmsford as the afternoon commute got rolling Thursday.
The state says the closure is necessary because of "the condition of the bridge."
Night work begins on Monday and the new traffic pattern takes effect on August 9 as the state continues bridge work in Andover.
Plan on allowing extra time if you're traveling north of the city Monday afternoon.
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None of the injuries in Monday's crash were believed to be life threatening.
The closure will allow crews to conduct milling work near the I-495 interchange.
Three people escaped injruy in the single-vehicle crash Saturday afternoon.
Major delays all up and down the interstate in Andover.
Gallons of fuel were spilled across the highway.
Police said debris is spread across the whole highway near the I-93 ramp.
The work may also require short term temporary closures of the I-495 on and off-ramps.
The last-minute announcement was made Thursday afternoon with an apology from officials for the late notice.