Closure of Holmes Road bridge While Repairs Are Underway

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation will begin repair on the Holmes Road bridge starting on June 23, 2023. 
 
During this work, the Holmes Road bridge, between 650 and 677 Holmes Road, will be closed. No thru traffic will be allowed.
 
The city recommends that drivers seek alternate routes. Traffic traveling southbound on Holmes Road will be detoured towards Pomeroy Avenue, Crofut Street and then to Route 7/20. Traffic traveling northbound should utilize Route 7/20.
 
While this project is underway, construction work will occur Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. The project is slated to be complete by Aug 25 pending no delays from adverse weather or unforeseen conditions.
 
During this work, fire and emergency services will continue to operate and cover both sides of Holmes Road and the surrounding neighborhoods. In partnership with the Town of Lenox, the Pittsfield Fire Department will be temporarily housing an additional crew of firefighters at the North Station located on Pittsfield Road in Lenox to cover the southern part of Holmes Road and surrounding area. 
 
In case of emergencies, please continue to call 911.
 
Residents can stay up to date with information related to this project by visiting the Holmes Road Bridge Project page on the city’s website using this link 

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Safety Solutions Proposed for Berkshire Mall Intersection

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff
LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — A speed bump and traffic mirror have been proposed at the reportedly problematic intersection of Old State Road and the Berkshire Mall entrance.
 
Last week, abutters approached the Select Board with concerns about drivers ignoring stop signs and speeding through the area. Target owns its building and is the lone business left on the property.   
 
"When you turn into Old State Road, our driveways are right there," Judy Bennett said. "Nobody stops, nobody slows down to come around that corner. They go faster and that's where someone is going to get hurt."
 
Carl Bennett added, "We are taking our lives into our own hands when we pull out during the day."
 
The Old State Road bridge connects the mall and Old State Road to Route 8. Abutter Pauline Hunt would like to see it closed entirely, making the Connector Road the access point from Route 8.
 
"That entrance isn't necessary," she said.
 
"It's chaos. There's an entrance over by the bike path that would serve everybody, there would be no problem, and there are lights at the end of it, it's a dream to get into there. I don't see the reason that chaos is there."
 
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