Drivers will be fined $15 for idling their vehicles for more than 5 minutes in Wellesley, officials said.
The roundabout project includes new landscaping, curbs, and, sidewalks intended to make the area safer for all modes of transportation.
Wellesley Police Chief Jack Pilecki discusses the Town's anti-idling traffic regulation in a new video message asking residents to help.
Detours will be in place directing motorists to either Route 9 or Washington Street to access points west.
The road will close at the intersection with Route 135 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. this week for bridge work.
Traffic in the area will be detoured throughout the weekend beginning on Friday night, March 26 and ending early Monday morning, March 29.
The road will be closed on Friday while MBTA crews work on the Bacon Street railroad bridge.
This work will take place 24 hours a day beginning at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, March 26 through 5:00 a.m. on Monday, March 29.
There are some delays headed west in Natick.
Interested residents who are unable to make the virtual meetings can also submit questions during the "Forging Ahead" weekly coffee chats.
Residents are invited to learn more about this new program during MWRTA virtual office hours on February 15 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Residents are invited to learn more about this new program during MWRTA virtual office hours on Monday, February 8.
The MWRTA is replacing the Route 8 bus in Wellesley with a pilot program called CatchConnect starting on Feb. 15.
Residents are invited to attend virtual office hours hosted by the MWRTA on February 8 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Wellesley police said there were no injuries.
CatchConnect is a public curb-to-curb transit system.
Great Plain Avenue is reopened between Wellesley Avenue and the Needham line.
Due to low ridership and a budget deficit, the MBTA will move to 'basic service' beginning in 2021.
Shoppers are encouraged to visit Wellesley's retail and restaurant areas during the holiday season.
Feedback must be received by December 4.
This work will require periodic lane shifts and some temporary traffic delays during the daytime.
All weekend commuter rail service, 25 bus routes, ferry service, any rapid transit after midnight, and far more could be eliminated.
T officials will hold a Zoom meeting on November 10 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Residents are encouraged to register for the meeting, ask questions, and give feedback.
Work will take place overnight on November 1 and November 2 from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m.
There is no longer a stop sign for traffic going east on Wellesley Avenue. ALL cars must YIELD when entering the roundabout.
Additional nighttime work is needed to complete this project. Dates will be posted on the Town website once they are confirmed.
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Work will be done along the full length of Granite Street, from Sunset Road to Crown Ridge Road.
Work to improve Wellesley roads continues Friday into next week.
There will be no impacts to cars, bicycle or pedestrian access in the area as the work will take place within the railroad right-of-way.
Drivers should use alternative routes if possible during the construction hours.
The work will realign the Great Plain Avenue rotary, Wellesley Avenue and Seaver Street.
Wellesley Police Department officers will be onsite to direct cars through detours and road closures.
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Details on how to join and participate in the meeting are available on the MBTA event page.
Only one lane is open to traffic.
The route will run similar to the existing Monday through Friday Routes 1 and 9.
Watch for detours.