Work Will Close Lanes, Ramp On I-495 In Andover

From the Massachusetts Department of Transportation: The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has announced that there will be overnight lane closures on I-495 north and southbound in the area of Exit 41 (Route 28) in Andover from 8 p.m., Friday, July 19 through 7:30 a.m., Saturday, July 20. Additionally, the on-ramp from Route 28 to I-495 northbound at Exit 41 will be closed during this time.

These traffic impacts are necessary in order to allow crews to safely and effectively conduct construction operations. A minimum of one lane of travel in each direction of I-495 will remain open at all times.

A detour route will be in place during the I-495 north on-ramp closure which will divert all traffic seeking to access this ramp onto I-495 south, to I-93 south, and then back onto I-495 north. These traffic impacts are associated with the ongoing construction operation on I-495 that will continue through September 2019.

Appropriate signage, law enforcement details, and message boards will be in place to guide drivers through the work area. Drivers should expect delays, reduce speed, and use caution. All scheduled work is weather dependent and may be impacted by an emergency situation.

For more information on traffic conditions travelers are encouraged to:

• Dial 511 and select a route to hear real-time conditions.
• Visit www.mass511.com, a website which provides real-time traffic and incident advisory information, and allows users to subscribe to text and email alerts for traffic conditions.
• Follow MassDOT on Twitter @MassDOT to receive regular updates on road and traffic conditions.
• Download MassDOT’s GoTime mobile app and view real-time traffic conditions before setting out on the road.

This press release was produced by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. The views expressed here are the author's own.