ATTENTION: THIS IS A PHASE II ACTIVATION OF THE CAPE COD EMERGENCY TRAFFIC PLAN
The following message is an emergency traffic advisory from the Massachusetts State Police and the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency.
Due to the extra heavy volume of traffic the Cape Cod Emergency Traffic Plan has been activated. This plan will assist in facilitating the movement of the extra heavy volume of traffic that is expected to leave Cape Cod. This is not an order to evacuate . Areas that must be evacuated due to the danger will be specifically advised to do so by local authorities. This information is for motorists who have decided to leave the Cape, and for residents who live in the area of the Cape Cod Canal where emergency detour routes will change the normal traffic pattern.
In order to maintain a constant off-Cape traffic flow over the Bourne and Sagamore Bridges, we ask that you to pay particular attention to the following instructions:
- Watch for the Emergency Traffic Plan signage along detour routes. There will be both electronic message boards and signs directing you.
- Do not stop in traffic to ask directions. If you must stop for any reason, pull off the road, out of the flow of traffic.
- Stay tuned to WQRC (99.9) for updates on the traffic advisories.
PLEASE NOTE:
- This radio message will repeat until the situation results in change of message. At that time a warning and new message will be broadcast.
- On Cape Cod there will be both electronic message boards and signs repeating these detours along the routes as well as "Evacuation" route signs.
- Once off Cape Cod you will continue to see electronic message boards up to Route 44 in Plymouth.
- Stay tuned to WQRC (99.9) for updates on the traffic advisories.
Detailed Instructions to Follow!
PHASE II ~ ROUTE 6 WEST
ATTENTION: THIS IS A PHASE II ACTIVATION OF THE CAPE COD EMERGENCY TRAFFIC PLAN
Due to wind gusts of 70 mph and higher the Army Corp of Engineers have closed the both the Bourne and Sagamore Bridges. The follow information will direct you to appropriate detours and shelters.
FOR TRAFFIC TRAVELING ROUTE 6 WEST TO LEAVE THE CAPE
- At this point, route 6 west is closed at Exit 2 in Sandwich.
- All traffic currently between Exit 2 and the bridge will be allowed to cross. The bridges will be closed when this traffic has cleared.
- Any traffic still on the road when the bridges close, has the option of going to designated emergency parking areas in the Massachusetts Military Reservation and sheltered at the Massachusetts Military Reservation.
- Motorists have the option to seek their own shelter elsewhere, until the storm passes, if they do not choose to access shelter at the Massachusetts Military Reservation.
- Motorist choosing to shelter at the Massachusetts Military Reservation will be detoured from Route 6 west at Exit 2 onto Route 130 south to the convoy gate. From the convoy gate they will be directed to the designated emergency parking areas and to designated shelters.
- The Massachusetts Military Reservation shelter facilities can accommodate families large and small; those who made have special needs and those who have family pets. The Massachusetts Military Reservation shelter facilities are staffed by American Red Cross personnel, along with trained personnel from the Medical Response Team (MRC), The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), and The State Animal Response Team (SMART).
- Once the storm has passed and it is deemed safe by officials, the Bridges will be opened and motorists will be notified that it is safe to travel.
In order to maintain a constant off-Cape traffic flow over the Bourne and Sagamore Bridges, we ask that you to pay particular attention to the following instructions:
- Watch for the Emergency Traffic Plan signage along detour routes. There will be both electronic message boards and signs directing you.
- Do not stop in traffic to ask directions. If you must stop for any reason, pull off the road, out of the flow of traffic.
- Stay tuned to WQRC (99.9) for updates on the traffic advisories.
PHASE II ~ ROUTE 28 NORTH
FOR PEOPLE TRAVELING ROUTE 28 NORTH TO LEAVE THE CAPE
ATTENTION: THIS IS A PHASE I ACTIVATION OF THE CAPE COD EMERGENCY TRAFFIC PLAN
- At this point , Route 28 north is closed at the Otis Rotary.
- All traffic now between the Otis Rotary and the Bourne Bridges will be allowed to cross. The bridges will be closed when this residual traffic has passed.
- Any motorist still on the road has the option of going to designate emergency parking areas in the Massachusetts Military Reservation and to shelter in the Massachusetts Military Reservation.
- Motorists choosing to shelter at the Massachusetts Military Reservation will be detoured from Route 28 north into the main entrance of the Massachusetts Military Reservation. From there motorists will be directed to the designated emergency parking areas and to designated shelters.
- The Massachusetts Military Reservation shelter facilities can accommodate families large and small; those who made have special needs and those who have family pets. The Massachusetts Military Reservation shelter facilities are staffed by American Red Cross personnel, along with trained personnel from the Medical Response Team (MRC), The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), and The State Animal Response Team (SMART).
- Once the storm has passed and it is deemed safe by officials, the Bridges will be opened and motorists will be notified that it is safe to travel.
Reentry ~ BRIDGES RE-OPEN
ATTENTION: THIS IS A ANNOUNCMENT OF THE CAPE COD EMERGENCY TRAFFIC PLAN
The following message is an emergency traffic advisory from the Massachusetts State Police and the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency.
Due to the subsiding wind gust the Army Corps of Engineers has re-opened the Bridges. Traffic is now allowed to cross and continue to their destinations.
Please note : Due to the continued extra volume portions of traffic the Cape Cod Emergency Traffic Plan is still in effect. Those who have sheltered on the Massachusetts Military Reservation will be directed off the Massachusetts Military Reservation.