To facilitate utility installations and related work, MassDOT will shift traffic patterns on the Route 79-Davol Street Corridor Improvements Project. The newly constructed 79 Northbound bridge will be opened to traffic and Local Davol Street Northbound, between Route 79 Northbound and Turner Street, will be closed to through traffic. A detour will be implemented to direct traffic from Route 79 Northbound to Turner Street, President Avenue, and to the gas station located on Davol Street Northbound. This detour will be in effect for approximately 6 months starting October 27, 2024.
Through traffic will no longer be able to use Davol Street Northbound, between Route 79 Northbound and Turner Street. Detour routes will be clearly signed and marked.
When travelling north on Route 79:…