Traffic & Transit
Mass Pike Bridge Closing Near Worcester For Two Nights: MassDOT
The bridge from I-290 to the Mass Pike will be closed as part of an ongoing rehabilitation project.
AUBURN, MA — The bridge that carries traffic over Route 12 between the Mass Pike and I-290 will be closed due to construction over two nights this week, according to MassDOT.
The closures will happen on Wednesday and Thursday nights from 9 p.m. until 5 a.m. each following morning. This week's work is weather-dependent.
Here are the detours to watch for this week, according to MassDOT:
- When the I-290 westbound off-ramp to Route 12 (exit 12B) is closed, traffic will be directed to take exit 12A and follow Route 12 southbound to the I-90 on-ramp.
- When the I-90 ramp to I-395 southbound and I-290 eastbound is closed, traffic will be directed to follow the detour signage to Route 12 southbound in order to access both I-395 southbound and I-290 eastbound.
- When traveling along Route 12 northbound in the vicinity of the bridge, traffic will be detoured right onto Prospect Street and will need to follow the detour signs in place.
- When traveling along Route 12 southbound in the vicinity of the bridge, traffic will be detoured left onto Church Street and will need to follow the detour signs in place
