ATHOL – The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has announced that Daniel Shays Highway will be closed Monday, Jan. 27, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. the following morning to complete barrier installation on the bridge over the Lake Rohunta spillway.
A posted detour will be in place via East River Street. Drivers traveling through the area should expect delays, reduce speed, and use caution. Appropriate signage and messaging will be in place to guide drivers through the detour route.
All scheduled work is weather dependent and subject to change without notice.
For more information on traffic conditions, travelers are encouraged to:
Dial 511 and select a route to hear real-time conditions.
Visit www.mass511.com for real-time traffic and incident advisory information.
Follow @MassDOT on X (formerly known as Twitter) to receive regular updates on road and traffic conditions.