- Massachusetts Department of Transportation
Boston — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is advising the public to plan ahead if traveling tonight through Tuesday as mixed precipitation in most regions will make for challenging driving conditions and poor visibility. The National Weather Service is forecasting a plowable snowfall with the highest snow accumulations likely occur across the Western part of the state.
“Current forecasts indicate most of Massachusetts will have snow and low visibility tonight and into Tuesday which will create difficult travel conditions, especially during the Tuesday morning commute,” said Highway Administrator Jonathan Gulliver. “The public is urged to plan ahead, allow for extra time, plan to travel at reduced speeds, and anticipate slippery conditions, especially on secondary roads and local streets.”
The High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane on I-93 between Boston and Quincy and the Sumner Tunnel swing lane will not be deployed on Tuesday, February 28.
Due to the winter weather overnight, the E-Z Pass Customer Service Centers in Lee, Ludlow, and Auburn will be closed on Tuesday and the Natick and East Boston locations will have a delayed opening of 11 a.m.
The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) states that because of the higher snowfall amounts predicted for the Western and Central parts of the state, residents in those areas are advised to fully charge cellphones, laptops, and other electronic devices in preparation for possible scattered power outages. MEMA’s advice is to stay safe by staying informed – watch local weather broadcasts and register, if you have not already, to receive alerts and public safety information through your community’s alert system.
The MBTA advises its customers to check bus, train, and other schedules in case weather conditions impact service: www.mbta.com. The MBTA is treating outdoor platforms and nearby pedestrian walkways in advance of the precipitation and has taken steps to deploy features on corridors which include third rail and switch heaters. The MBTA will also run observation trains on all subway lines during the overnight hours to address any areas affected by snow or cold conditions in advance.
Massport advises travelers flying to check with airlines about flight schedules as plane arrival and departures will depend on how the storm system impacts the Commonwealth and states outside of Massachusetts.
Due to Governor Healey’s directive to non-emergency executive branch state employees to not report to their workplaces on Tuesday, February 28, RMV Service Centers at the following locations are closed, and road tests are cancelled on Tuesday:
- Chicopee
- Easthampton
- Greenfield
- Leominster
- Milford
- North Adams
- Pittsfield
- Southbridge
- Springfield
- Worcester
The following RMV offices will have a delayed opening at 11:00 a.m., and road tests scheduled prior to 11:00 a.m. will be cancelled.
- Attleboro
- Braintree
- Brockton
- Danvers
- Fall River
- Haverhill
- Haymarket
- Lawrence
- Lowell
- Martha’s Vineyard
- Nantucket
- Natick
- New Bedford
- Plymouth
- Revere
- South Yarmouth
- Taunton
- Watertown
- Wilmington
The RMV will still conduct all driver license suspension hearings scheduled for Tuesday, February 28.
For the most up-to-date information on transportation impacts, please check Twitter: @MassDOT @MBTA @MBTA_CR, @MassDCR, and @MassRMV.
For more information on traffic conditions, travelers are encouraged to:
- Download the Mass511 mobile app or visit www.mass511.com to view live cameras, travel times, real-time traffic conditions, and project information before setting out on the road. Users can subscribe to receive text and email alerts for traffic conditions.
- Dial 511 and select a route to hear real-time conditions.
- Follow MassDOT on Twitter @MassDOT to receive regular updates on road and traffic conditions.
