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MassDOT Advisory: South County Road Work
LEE, Mass. — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing lane closures on I-90 eastbound and westbound for pothole repair and tree trimming.
The work will take place from Monday, Nov. 25, through Tuesday, Nov. 26, during the following scheduled hours.
Stockbridge/Lee/Becket/Otis/Blandford
Pothole repair will be conducted on I-90 eastbound and westbound from mile marker 7.0 to mile marker 30.5, utilizing temporary lane closures and rolling roadblocks, on Monday night, Nov. 25, ending Tuesday morning, Nov. 26, from 7:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
Lee
Tree trimming will be conducted on I-90 eastbound at mile marker 4.6, utilizing shoulder closures, on Monday, Nov. 25, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Drivers traveling through these areas should expect delays, reduce speed, and use caution.
Signage, law enforcement details, and advanced message boards will be in place to guide drivers through the work areas.
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