BOSTON — From Nov. 4 to Nov. 6, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation will be demolishing the existing Highland Avenue Bridge over Interstate 95.
In order to keep drivers safe from the operation, MassDOT will close a portion of the expressway during the demolition.
"If you have to travel during the peak times on Saturday and Sunday, please allow extra time as we are expecting delays to occur," said Walter Heller with MassDOT.
Friday 8 p.m. – Saturday 3 p.m.
- Route 128/I-95 North closed
- East side of old bridge demolished
Saturday 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
- Route 128/I95 North and South closed
- Demolition "transition period"
Saturday 6 p.m. – Sunday 3 p.m.
- Route 128/I95 South closed
- West side of old bridge demolished
Detour Routes Associated with the North Bound Rt. 128 (I-95NB) Bridge Demolition:
- Highland Avenue Local Traffic
- Northbound I-95 (Route 128) to Maintain Mainline Traffic
- Highland Avenue East to I-95 Northbound
- Needham Street (Becomes Highland Avenue) West to I-95
- I-95 Northbound to Highland Avenue East or West
- I-95 Southbound to Highland Avenue East
Detour Routes Associated with the South Bound Rt. 128 (I-95SB) Bridge Demolition:
- Highland Avenue Local Traffic
- Southbound I-95 (Route 128) to Maintain Mainline Traffic
- Needham Street (Becomes Highland Avenue) East of I-95 to I-95
- Highland Avenue West to I-95
- I-95 Northbound exit to Highland Avenue West