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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.
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August 2026

Construction Update: What's New?

  • Starting Monday, August 3, crews are scheduled to begin the removal and replacement of the stone masonry wall at 184 North Main Street. 
  • In mid-August, grading and site preparation activities will start as part of restoration work along sections of the 190 North Main Street parking lot.
  • The following construction activities are expected to continue throughout August:    
    • 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. This work includes:
      • Removal of existing guardrail and installation of temporary barriers
      • Removal of the existing median
      • Median paving 
    • 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 August. Maps are for illustrative purposes only and depict general work areas and locations.

Map of planned work

Work Schedules

Work schedules are subject to change in the event of inclement weather. Work hours reflect the typically scheduled timeframes. 

Typical Work Hours and Days

  • Route 9 center median work, Sunday – Thursday, 10:00 p.m. – 5:00 a.m. 
  • Stone masonry and grading work, Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 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, pedestrians, and cyclists should pay attention to all signage and move carefully through and around work zones. Police details, lane markings, temporary barriers, traffic cones, signage, and other tools will be used to control traffic and maintain safe work zones.
  • Breakdown lane closures along Route 9 will be in effect daily, 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Monday – Friday.
  • 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.

In the Community

Thank you to the Natick Center Cultural District and to everyone who visited our booth at the July 23 Natick Nights event. We appreciated the opportunity to connect with community members, answer questions, and share project updates.

MassDOT display table at Natick Nights event
People looking at aerial overview image at Natick Nights booth
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