Traffic Light Comes to Middle Street This Week

From the Massachusetts Department of Transportation:

WEYMOUTH, MA — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is moving forward with a construction project in Weymouth the week of May 8 which involves the installation of traffic signals at the intersection of Middle Street, Libbey Industrial Parkway and Tara Drive. MassDOT crews and contractors will begin the project by installing construction signs, landscaping and conducting other preliminary work-related activities.

In order to allow MassDOT to safely and effectively conduct construction operations, closures of one lane of travel throughout the construction zone may be necessary on weekdays between the hours of 9:00 a.m., and 4:00 p.m., at various times throughout the project.

The full scope of work for this project, which is expected to be completed this fall, includes pavement rehabilitation and improvements, lane reconfiguration, sidewalk and installation and repairs. Additionally, crews will install and reset granite curbing, and install new signs and pavement markings.

Drivers should be mindful of potential traffic impacts and should devote their full attention to driving through this active construction zone. For more information on traffic conditions travelers are also encouraged to:

• Dial 511 before heading out onto the roadways and select a route to hear real-time conditions.
• Visit www.mass511.com, a website which provides real-time traffic and incident advisory information, access to traffic cameras, 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.

All scheduled work is weather dependent and subject to change without notice.

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