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.

September 2026

Construction Update: What's New? 

• Beginning in early September, crews will perform earthwork, grading, and paving along northbound Route 27 from North Pleasant Street to the Route 9 eastbound on ramp. This work will take place along the edge of the roadway. 
• The following construction activities are expected to continue in September:    
  • 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.
  • Grading, site preparation, and restoration activities are expected to continue along sections of the 190 North Main Street parking lot.
  • 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 September. 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 Labor Day, Monday, September 7.

Typical Work Hours and Days

• Route 9 center median work, Sunday – Thursday, 10:00 p.m. – 5:00 a.m.
• Grading, earthwork, and paving, 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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