Traffic & Transit

MassDOT To Begin Paving Operations On Route 44 In Seekonk

The work will begin on Monday, June 7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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SEEKONK, MA — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) will conduct corridor improvements and resurfacing operations on a section of Route 44 (Taunton Avenue), from Peck Street to the Rehoboth town line, in Seekonk starting Monday, June 7.

Daytime work will take place Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and overnight work will begin in July and take place Sunday through Thursday from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. the following morning.

The work primarily consists of constructing sidewalks, wheelchair ramps, and a new granite curb, drainage improvements, installing new signs, replacing berms, milling and paving, and painting pavement markings. It is expected to continue through June 2022.

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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:

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  • 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

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