Whittier Bridge/I-95 Advisory Overnight Ramp and Lane Closures Through Friday the 26th

The MassDOT’s announced that ramps and lanes for the Whittier Bridge will be closed the for nighttime paving operations Friday the 26th. Detour signs will be placed during the closure of the Route 286 Main Street on-ramp to I-95 South.

MassDOT encourages drivers to avoid the area and seek alternate routes to minimize delays. Those traveling through the area are asked to use caution and expect delays.

The following roads, ramps and lanes will be impacted:

• Route 286 Main Street on-ramp to I-95 South – Wednesday, August 24, through Friday, August 26, from 8:00 PM each night to 6:00 AM the following morning,
• Exit 59 from I-95 South to I-495 South – from 11:00 PM on Wednesday, August 24, through 4:00 AM on Thursday, August 25,
• Two lanes on I-95 North between I-495 and Toll Road Bridge – Monday, August 22, through Friday, August 26, from 6:00 PM each night to 6:00 AM the following morning,
• Two lanes on I-95 South between Toll Road Bridge and Route 110 – Tuesday, August 23, and Wednesday, August 24, from 6:00 PM each night to 6:00 AM the following morning,
• Two lanes on I-95 South between Toll Road Bridge and Route 286 – Thursday, August 25, and Friday, August 26, from 6:00 PM each night to 6:00 AM the following morning,

Take Rabbit Road south and turn right on Route 110/Elm Street in Amesbury. After going under I-95, turn right to take the on-ramp to I-95 South. The detour route for I-95 southbound traffic destined for I-495 South is as follows: From I-95 South, take Exit 58 for Route 110. Merge onto Route 110 West/Macy Street. Take the ramp on the right to merge onto I-495 South.

Here is a link to the MassDOT website to stay informed about this important construction project- http://www.massdot.state.ma.us/whit…/DesignConstruction.aspx