Traffic & Transit

Wellesley Road Closures: Route 135, Bacon Street To Close

The road will be closed on Friday while MBTA crews work on the Bacon Street railroad bridge.

WELLESLEY, MA — Drivers will see some detours in Wellesley this weekend as several roads close to accommodate work being done on the Bacon Street bridge.

Starting at 9 p.m. on Friday, Central Street, or Route 135, will be closed from Weston Road to the Natick line. The road will re-open at 5 a.m. on Monday. Bacon Street will also be closed from the Natick line to Central Street.

Officials said most of the traffic impacts will be in the Wellesley Square area near Weston Road. Traffic in Natick is also expected to be impacted in the East Central Street, Union Street, Bacon Street, and Oak Street areas near the Wellesley line.

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Detours will direct drivers to either Route 9 or Washington Street to access points west. Drivers will be able to get to Wellesley College through the Washington Street entrance.

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