Framingham Traffic Construction Schedule April 17-21

The following is the Framingham construction traffic schedule for the week of April 17-21 (weather permitting.)

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WINTER STREET BRIDGE AT FOUNTAIN STREET: The Winter Street Bridge is closed and will be removed to make way for the construction of the new bridge. A detour will be in effect until late 2017. Please allow extra travel time in the area.

UNION AVENUE UTILITY PROJECT: Construction Phase I will be in effect. Northbound traffic on Union Ave is permitted, southbound traffic will be detoured down Franklin Street. Large trucks are not permitted to take a left at Mt. Wayte Ave and must continue to Melrose St. for access to Union Ave.

FOUNTAIN STREET: One lane alternating traffic will be in effect in front of Loring Arena between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm on 4/18 and 4/19 as crews install new water/sewer connections. Minimal traffic impacts.

WAVERLY STREET: One lane alternating traffic will be in effect in the area of 596 Waverly Street between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm, as gas main work will be done. Expect moderate delays.

RT 126 RECONSTRUCTION: Concord St, Hollis St, Union Ave, Irving St and Waverly St. travelers will experience minor, isolated traffic impacts Mon-Fri between 7:00am and 3:00pm, as crews perform sidewalk and traffic signal work. Sidewalks and parking spaces in the area will be impacted.

ANNUAL ROADWAY PROGRAM: Expect minimum to moderate traffic delays as highway crews prepare roadway for restoration and adjust castings, which will affect Belknap Rd, Blackberry Ln, and the surrounding areas.

CONCORD STREET: Eversource will be performing gas main work between Aberdeen Rd and Gorman Rd. Mon.-Fri. between 9:00am and 3:00pm. Two lanes of traffic will be maintained. Expect minimal delays.

ELMFIELD ROAD & GRIFFIN ROAD: Minor traffic delays expected Mon-Fri between 7:00am and 5:00pm as loam and seed will be restored to properties in the area, as well as curbing and sidewalk work on Griffin Road.

DOWNTOWN COMMON IMPROVEMENTS: Expect minor delays as crews will be installing a temporary fence around the common. Additionally, the sidewalk along Franklin St. will be closed.

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