7 July, 2022
HOPKINTON, MA (July 6, 2020) - The Town is aware that efforts to mitigate traffic impacts from the Main Street Project occasionally result in significant traffic delays. Therefore, to minimize traffic impacts and maintain safe work zones for the public, the Town met with MassDOT and AF Amorello this afternoon to discuss other possible mitigation measures.
As a result of the meeting, the following changes were agreed to or discussed;
1. Dump trucks will no longer be allowed to turn around on Main Street.
2. Amorello is considering working Saturday, July 9th, to reduce traffic delays for next week. Public Safety is in support of this option. The Town will notify the public if Saturday work is confirmed.
3. Public safety is considering allowing night work on a limited basis, depending on the location and type of work. Night work might be needed for work within the 85/135 intersection.
Amorello expects to complete milling work by the end of this week. Fine grading and initial paving will follow after that. This work requires fewer trucks than the current milling work and is less impactful. In addition, with fewer trucks in the area, Amorello will be able to halt work and allow traffic through if traffic gets too backed up.
Please be advised that due to weather and unforeseen conditions uncovered while performing any work, changes to planned detours and mitigation efforts may be required.
For additional information about the Main Street Corridor Project, please visit the project website at https://hopkintonmainstreet.com.
