Traffic & Transit

Marlborough Exit From I-290 To I-495 Closing For Days

The closures began Sunday — the latest in an ongoing project to renovate the I-290 and I-495 interchange.

The exit from I-290 to northbound I-495 will be closed each night this week.
The exit from I-290 to northbound I-495 will be closed each night this week. (Rachel Nunes/Patch)

MARLBOROUGH, MA — Another multi-day exit closure is coming to the I-290 and I-495 interchange.

The closure of exit 32A from I-290 eastbound to I-495 northbound began Sunday night, and will last through Friday morning, according to MassDOT. Each closure will begin at 10 p.m. and last until 5 a.m. the next day.

During the exit closure, MassDOT is providing this detour for drivers:

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  • During the overnight work, drivers traveling on I-290 eastbound looking to access I-495 northbound will be directed to take I-495 southbound and use exit 63A (Route 20eastbound) to access I-495 northbound.

The work will happen each night unless weather interferes. The forecast for the week calls for clear skies, except for a 20 percent chance of rain Tuesday night, according to the National Weather Service.

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