MassDOT Announces Paving, Bridge Work On I-495 In Mansfield

MANSFIELD, MA — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation has announced that it will begin overnight resurfacing and bridge repairs on Route I-495 Northbound from Mansfield to Franklin on Monday, April 12.

The resurfacing and bridge repairs will take place Sunday through Thursday from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. and is expected to continue until June 10, 2023.

The work will include micro-milling the roadway and overlaying a new asphalt surface. Crews will also be conducting bridge deck and joint repairs on five bridges included in the project.

Lane closures and traffic control measures will be required during construction. Drivers should expect delays, reduce speed, and use caution.

For traffic updates, MassDOT encourages travelers to do the following:

• Dial 511 before heading out onto the roadways and select a route to hear real-time conditions.
• Visit www.mass511.com, a website which provides real-time traffic and incident advisory information, access to traffic cameras, 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.