More I-290 Exit Closures: Construction On Bridge To Mass Pike

WORCESTER, MA — Construction on the bridge that takes drivers from I-290 to the Mass Pike will continue this week, which means nightly closures through Friday morning, according to MassDOT.

The construction project is focused on the bridge that carries southbound I-290 traffic to Route 12 and access to both the east and westbound lanes of I-90. That I-290 ramp will be closed nightly from about 8 p.m. to the following morning at 5 a.m.

Here are the closures this week, according to MassDOT:

Nightly through Feb. 22:

• When the I-290 westbound off-ramp to I-90 (exit 12A) is closed, traffic will be directed to take exit 12B and follow the detour signs for Route 12 to access I-90 eastbound and westbound.

Additional closure on Feb. 21:

• When traveling along Route 12 northbound in the vicinity of the bridge, traffic will be detoured right onto Prospect Street and will need to follow the detour signs in place.  
• When traveling along Route 12 southbound in the vicinity of the bridge, traffic will be detoured left onto Church Street and will need to follow the detour signs in place.