Description of scheduled work
Advisories
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Construction Look-Ahead: August 13 through August 27
This is a brief overview of construction operations and impacts for the Route I-195 to Route 18 interchange rehabilitation Project. MassDOT will provide additional notices as needed for high-impact work and changes to traffic configurations beyond those described below.
What is happening?
Throughout this period, MassDOT will begin early activities to establish a safe work zone in preparation for future construction operations. These activities include but are not limited to the following:
I-195
- Nightly traffic setups
- Installing traffic signage
- Installing temporary lighting (I-195)
- Median demolition
- Installing temporary barrier
- Temporary pavement striping
- Clearing
Local Roadways
- Utility work on Purchase Street
- Changes to the existing school parking lot under the Viaduct for temporary use
- Clean up under the bridge
- Constructing temporary parking lot at the school loading dock
- Clearing
These represent the major work operations and other incidental items will also be completed.
Weather and unexpected circumstances make all construction activities subject to change.
How will this affect you?
To enable these operations, temporary, short-term roadway impacts and detours will be in place as needed on the routes listed below on various evenings.
The full description of the detour routes can be found by clicking each link.
- Closure of Purchase Street Southbound (drivers and pedestrians during daytime hours of 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
- Closure of Cedar Grove Street between County Street and Purchase Street (drivers and pedestrians during daytime and overnight hours)
- Closure of County Street between Cedar Grove Street and Penniman Street (drivers and pedestrians during daytime hours of 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
- Closure of State Street between Cedar Grove Street and Penniman Street (drivers and pedestrians during daytime and overnight hours)
- Closure of Exit 25 I-195 Eastbound to Penniman Street (drivers during overnight hours of 7:30 pm – 5:30 a.m.)
- Closure of Cedar Grove Street Ramp onto I-195 Westbound (drivers during overnight hours of 7:30 pm – 5:30 a.m.)
- Closure of Route 18 Northbound Ramp to I-195 Eastbound (drivers during overnight hours of 7:30 pm – 5:30 a.m.)
- Closure of Exit 28 I-195 Westbound to Coggeshall Street (drivers during overnight hours of 7:30 pm – 5:30 a.m.)
- Closure of Washburn Street to I-195 Eastbound (drivers during overnight hours of 7:30 pm – 5:30 a.m.)
Travel tips
Drivers should take care to 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 create safe work zones.
Individuals traveling through the area during this time will experience short-term traffic delays. Drivers are advised to plan ahead, recognize upcoming impacts, and seek alternate routes as appropriate.
Construction Look-Ahead: August 1 through August 15
This is a brief overview of construction operations and impacts for the Route I-195 to Route 18 interchange rehabilitation Project. MassDOT will provide additional notices as needed for high-impact work and changes to traffic configurations beyond those described below.
What is happening?
Throughout this period, MassDOT will conduct early activities construction operations.
To enable these operations, temporary roadway impacts and detours will be in place as needed on the routes listed below:
- Purchase Street Southbound (drivers and pedestrians)
- Cedar Grove Street between County Street and Purchase Street
- County Street between Cedar Grove Street and Penniman Street
- State Street between Cedar Grove Street and Penniman Street (drivers and pedestrians)
- Exit 25 I-195 Eastbound to Penniman Street (Ramp B)
- Cedar Grove Street Ramp onto I-195 Westbound (Ramp A)
- Route 18 Northbound Ramp to I-195 Eastbound (Ramp E)
- Exit 28 I-195 Westbound to Coggeshall Street (Ramp J)
- Washburn Street to I-195 Eastbound (Ramp I)
Additionally, enabling work on I-195 eastbound and westbound within the project limits, including temporary pavement marking, temporary barrier placement, and travel lane shifts will occur. Reduced shoulders should be anticipated.
Weather and unexpected circumstances make all construction activities subject to change.
How will this affect you?
The following impacts and detours are anticipated during the hours shown below.
Closure of Purchase Street Southbound (drivers)
A section of Purchase Street southbound will be closed as needed during daytime hours (7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.). During this closure, southbound drivers should:
- Turn left onto Coggeshall Street
- Turn right onto Route 18 southbound
- Take the exit onto Weld Street
Closure of Purchase Street (pedestrians)
A section of Purchase Street southbound will be closed as needed during daytime hours (7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.). During this closure, northbound pedestrians should:
- Turn left onto Penniman Street
- Turn right onto County Street
- Turn onto Cedar Grove Street
During this closure, southbound pedestrians should:
- Turn right onto Cedar Grove Street
- Turn left onto County Street
- Turn left onto Penniman Street
Anticipated impacts to the travelling public include the following:
- Travel lanes on I-195 will be maintained during daytime hours.
- Overnight impacts on I-195, including lane closures, may occur as needed.
- Short-term detours may be in place on local roadways such as County Street, State Street, and Purchase Street.
Closure of County Street between Cedar Grove Street and Penniman Street (pedestrians/drivers)
This section of County Street will be closed as needed during daytime hours (7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.). During the closure, southbound drivers should:
- Turn right onto Reynolds Street
- Turn right onto Coggeshall Street
- Turn right on Purchase Street
- Turn right onto Clark Street
Northbound drivers should:
- Turn right onto Penniman Street
- Turn left onto Purchase Street
- Turn left onto Cedar Grove Street
Closure of State Street between Cedar Grove Street and Penniman Street (drivers)
This section State Street will be closed to through traffic as needed during daytime and overnight hours. During the closure, northbound drivers should:
- Turn left onto Penniman St.
- Turn right onto County Street
- Turn right onto Cedar Grove St.
Southbound drivers should:
- Continue on Cedar Grove Street
- Turn left onto County Street
- Turn left onto Penniman Street
Closure of Exit 25 I-195 Eastbound to Penniman Street (pedestrians/drivers)
This exit will be closed as needed during overnight hours (7:30 p.m. – 5:30 a.m.). During the closure, drivers should:
- Continue on I-195 eastbound and take Exit 27.
- After exiting, turn right onto Belleville Avenue
- Turn left onto Coggeshall Street
- Turn left onto Mount Pleasant Street
- Turn left onto Penniman Street
Closure Cedar Grove Street Ramp onto I-195 Westbound (drivers)
This on-ramp will be closed as needed during overnight hours (7:30 p.m. – 5:30 a.m.). During the closure, drivers should:
- Proceed to Mount Pleasant Street
- Turn right onto Coggeshall Street
- Proceed on Coggeshall Street to access I-195 westbound via the on-ramp
Closure of Route 18 Northbound Ramp to I-195 (Ramp E) (drivers)
This on-ramp will be closed as needed during overnight hours (7:30 p.m. – 5:30 a.m.). During this closure, drivers should:
- Continue north on Route 18
- Turn right onto Coggeshall Street
- Turn right onto Belleville Avenue
- Turn left onto Washburn Street and follow the detour signs to access I-195 eastbound
Closure of Exit 28 I-195 Westbound to Coggeshall Street (Ramp J) (drivers)
This exit will be closed as needed during overnight hours (7:30 p.m. – 5:30 a.m.). During this closure, drivers should:
- Continue on I-195 westbound
- Take Exit 24A
- Take Exit 2A toward Cape Cod to merge onto I-195 eastbound
- From I-195 eastbound, take Exit 27 on the right
Closure of Washburn Street Ramp to I-195 Eastbound (Ramp I) (drivers)
This on-ramp will be closed as needed during overnight hours (7:30 p.m. – 5:30 a.m.). During this closure, drivers should:
- Continue on Washburn Street
- Turn left onto Belleville Avenue
- Turn right onto Kilburn Street
- Turn left onto North Front Street
- Turn right onto Logan Street
- Turn left onto Acushnet Avenue
- Turn right onto Hillman Street
- Take the Route 18 North on-ramp toward Lakeville/Taunton
Travel tips
Drivers should take care to 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 create safe work zones.
About the project
The interchange was constructed in 1965 and needs rehabilitation and replacement to continue to carry traffic safely. This interchange experiences a high volume of traffic through the interchange daily.
Route I-195 is also a state evacuation route. It travels through New Bedford and provides connections to areas such as Providence, Rhode Island, and Cape Cod. Route 18 carries traffic beneath I-195, connecting downtown New Bedford and points north. Additionally, bicycle and pedestrian traffic interact with the interchange on adjoining local roads.
The goal of this project is to address poor conditions on the aged structure, improve safety and mobility, and construct a noise barrier for community benefit.
How can I find more information?
Stay up-to-date and informed by following the @MassDOT twitter account and Mass 511 for real-time updates, visiting the project website, or emailing us with any questions.