Traffic & Transit

Closures Coming To Mass Pike Ramps Near Worcester

The closures this week will affect east and westbound traffic, and drivers exiting at Route 122 in Millbury.

Mass Pike exit 96 in Millbury will experience closures on Thursday during a construction project.
Mass Pike exit 96 in Millbury will experience closures on Thursday during a construction project. (Patch file photo)

WORCESTER, MA — Mass Pike drivers in the Worcester area should be aware of overnight closures coming this week that will mainly affect exit 96 near Millbury.

Beginning Thursday at 9 p.m., MassDOT will close eastbound and westbound lanes near the exit, which connects to Route 122/Grafton Road. Around 10 p.m., MassDOT will close the eastbound on-ramp from Route 122. Drivers needing to enter I-90 at Route 122 during the closure will be directed west to the on-ramps at Route 146.

During the closures, construction crews will be installing a new I-beam along an overpass at exit 96.

Both closures will end by around 5 a.m. on Friday, according to MassDOT.

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