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Travel Advisory Issued by MassDOT for Holiday Weekend

By Tom Marino | October 5, 2023
Last Updated: October 6, 2023

BOSTON – The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has issued a travel advisory for the weekend leading in to and including the public holiday on Monday, Oct. 10.

The WRTA will operate Fixed Route & Paratransit Services on a Saturday schedule on Monday, October 9, 2023. Changes will affect all with the exception of Routes 29, 33, 42 & community shuttles which will operate on a modified Saturday holiday schedule.

State officials expect a higher than typical travel volume starting on Thursday. Travelers are encouraged to use public transportation or drive during off-peak hours and use available tools and data to make informed decisions.

Scheduled construction outside of fixed work zones will be suspended on Friday, Oct. 6, starting at 5 AM and will resume on Tuesday, Oct. 10, at 5 AM.

If travelling to Boston, plan for the High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane on I-93 to be open during normal hours on Thursday and Friday morning, from 5 AM to 10 AM. The HOV lane will have extended hours of 2 PM to 7 PM on Thursday and 1 PM to 7 PM on Friday. The HOV lane will be closed on Monday and resume normal hours on Tuesday.

Resources available which provide information on road conditions include:

  • Dial 511 and select a route to hear real–time conditions.
  • Visit mass511.com, which provides real-time traffic and incident advisory information and allows users to subscribe to text and email alerts for traffic conditions.
  • Follow MassDOT on Twitter @MassDOT to receive regular updates on road and traffic conditions.
  • Download MassDOT’s GoTime mobile app and view real-time traffic conditions before setting out on the road.
  • See MBTA holiday service schedules on their website, and information on its $10 Commuter Rail Weekends

 

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