WORCESTER, Mass. — Drivers in Worcester should plan for traffic delays this week as the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) conducts maintenance on two major roadways.
According to officials, roadwork will take place on I-290 and Laurel Street between Monday, Nov. 10, and Wednesday, Nov. 12.
Laurel Street will be completely closed to vehicle traffic beginning 7 p.m. Monday through 7 a.m. Wednesday. During the closure, crews will work on the Laurel Street overpass, and drivers will be detoured via Prospect Street.
In addition, rolling roadblocks are scheduled along I-290 through central Worcester:
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Monday night: Rolling roadblocks in both directions from 11:45 p.m. to 4 a.m. Tuesday.
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Tuesday night: Rolling roadblocks on the westbound lanes from 11:45 p.m. to 4 a.m. Wednesday.
MassDOT advises motorists to allow extra travel time and use caution when traveling through work zones.
