June 2025
What's new
In June 2025, the project contractor is scheduled to perform the following activities:
- Continuing utility work within the in-field areas of the interchange next to the Route 9 and Route 27 ramps.
- Resuming tree and vegetation clearing on Route 27 between Bacon Street and Rutledge Road, and on Route 9 between the Cochituate Rail Trail and Lupine Road.
In June 2025, Eversource will also begin conducting utility relocation in the project area. Activities include:
- Utility pole installation at various locations between MetroWest Subaru Dealership and Lupine Road, through June 2025.
- Gas line relocation along eastbound Route 9, starting at the Metrowest Subaru Dealership, and proceeding eastbound along Route 9 on weeknights through the Spring of 2026.
Travel impacts
Over the next two weeks, intermittent lane closures are anticipated for early construction work, tree and vegetation removal, and Eversource Gas and Electric work. These temporary lane closures include:
- Nightly right lane intermittent lane closures on Route 9 eastbound, between the MetroWest Subaru Dealership and Park Avenue, 10:00 PM - 5:00 AM, Sunday - Thursday.
- Nightly intermittent lane closures along Route 27, between North Pleasant Street and Rutledge Road, 10:00 PM- 5:00 AM, Sunday - Thursday. Daytime work will occur along Route 27, with both directions of traffic maintained, from 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM.
- The below diagram shows the anticipated locations for scheduled work activity.
Scheduled work
Work schedules are subject to change in the event of inclement weather. Work hours are anticipated and subject to change in the event of unforeseen site conditions.
Route 9
Eversource electric utility pole installation
- Eversource Electric is expected to continue work on utility poles along Route 9, in the shoulders of eastbound Route 9 and along the sidewalk. Pedestrian access will be maintained. Work will be completed during the day, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Monday - Friday.
Eversource gas main work
- Eversource Gas is scheduled to begin work to relocate the main gas line on Route 9 eastbound beginning Sunday, June 1, 2025, and continuing on weeknights intermittently through the Spring of 2026. Right lane intermittent lane closures will be in effect on Route 9 eastbound nightly, 10:00 PM - 5:00 AM, Sunday - Thursday.
Tree and vegetation removal
- Tree and vegetation removal is scheduled to take place along Route 9 eastbound and westbound, beginning Monday, June 9, 2025. Intermittent lane closures will be in effect on Route 9 in both directions nightly 10:00 PM - 5:00 AM, Sunday -Thursday.
Route 27
Early construction activities
- Utility duct bank installation is scheduled to continue in the south in-field areas of the interchange, along the eastbound Route 9 loop on-ramp and along Route 27, with traffic maintained on Route 27, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday.
Tree and vegetation removal
- Tree and vegetation removal will take place along Route 27 north of Route 9, expected to begin Monday, June 9, 2025, through Friday, July 11, 2025. Intermittent lane closures will be in place along Route 27 nightly 10:00 PM - 5:00 AM, Sunday - Thursday, and work will take place daily, from 7 AM - 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, without impacting traffic.
Typical work hours and activities
Typical daytime work hours:
- Tree and vegetation removal, Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
- Eversource Electric Utility Pole Installation, Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Typical nighttime work hours:
- Eversource Gas Work and Tree and Vegetation Removal, Sunday - Thursday, 10:00 PM - 5:00 AM
Travel Tips
- Detours and traffic impacts will be posted on our website and be included in these email notifications.
- Drivers should pay attention to all signage and move carefully through the work zone. Police details, lane markings, temporary barriers, traffic cones, signage, and other tools will be used to control traffic and maintain safe work zones.
Contact Us
To coordinate for individual properties, through email, phone, or to schedule an on-site meeting, please contact us online through the project email, or through the project hotline.
- Project Hotline: (305)-270-4445
- Project Email: Rt27Rt9Natick@dot.state.ma.us
- To stay connected, please subscribe for project email alerts.
The project was advertised under MassDOT’s Design-Build Program and awarded to McCourt Construction and Jacobs Engineering in August 2024.