Above: A road improvement project in a neighboring town will mean temporary detours onto roads in Southborough. (contributed map)
Last week, I shared news from the state about a planned road closure this week that will detour cars onto Southborough roads. There’s an update to the schedule, with more work planned for this weekend.
As I previously wrote, part of the big overhaul project for the 495 & MassPike Interchange, MassDOT plans temporary closures of a roadway west of the Southborough & Westborough border that may impact travel routes for some residents.
It will also create detours directing cars onto Rte 9 in Southborough that may increase evening traffic on our side of the border, just after rush hour.
MassDOT shared the news with the Town, and the Town Clerk shared it with me to help forewarn readers.
The temporary closings of a section of Flanders Road were set for Wednesday through Friday. Closures were planned from 6:00 pm to 6:00 am on January 21 through the morning of January 24th. But now, they are extending the Saturday hours to continue until 5:00 pm.
For a better look at the detour map, click on the image above right. You can also look for updates on the project website.
