Traffic and construction updates - Bridge replacement & interchange improvements Natick

Construction activities are in progress. Weather and unexpected circumstances make all construction activities subject to change without notice, but we will do our best to keep you updated.

November 2026

Construction Update: What's New? 

• Beginning in mid-November, crews will begin drainage work along eastbound Route 9 from the Cochituate Rail Trail to 960 Worcester Street. This work will take place along the edge of the roadway. 
• The following construction activities are expected to continue in November:    
  • Drainage work along Route 27 between Route 9 and Rutledge Road.
  • Center median work on Route 9 within the project limits, between Linden Street and the Cochituate Rail Trail.
  • Earthwork and drainage activities along northbound Route 27 to the eastbound Route 9 on ramp.
  • Restoration activities adjacent to 190 North Main Street, including the installation of fencing along the retaining wall.
  • Utility pole work and utility relocations along: 
    • Route 9 within the project limits, between Linden Street and the Cochituate Rail Trail
    • Route 27 between Bacon Street and Rutledge Road  
  • All work is weather dependent and subject to change based on conditions.
  • The map below shows the locations of planned work in November. Maps are for illustrative purposes only and depict general work areas and locations.

Work Schedules

Work schedules are subject to change in the event of inclement weather. Work hours reflect the typically scheduled timeframes. No construction activity will take place on Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11, or on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26.

Typical Work Hours and Days

• Route 9 center median work, Sunday – Thursday, 10:00 p.m. – 5:00 a.m. 
• Grading and earthwork, Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
• Drainage work, Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., and Sunday – Thursday, 9:00 p.m. – 5:00 a.m.
• Eversource Electric, Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Travel Impacts

• 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.
• Inside lane closures along Route 9 will be in effect to support work occurring in the center median, Sunday – Thursday, 10:00 p.m. – 5:00 a.m.

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