Communities, drivers bracing for back-ups during 2nd weekend of Mass. Pike lane closures

A major bridge project is expected to create lengthy back-ups on the Mass Pike again this weekend as the work forces agents to reduce the busy highway to one lane in both directions in Newton and Weston The million project involves reconstructing eight bridge in and around the I- and I- interchange MassDOT says the bridges are as of now safe but notes their aging and deteriorating with time This weekend s closures will be between Exits and and are set to begin at p m Friday and end Monday at a m MassDOT Highway Administrator Jonathan Gulliver declared The people cooperated last time the travelers were elsewhere and that s what we re hoping for this time around we ve predicting and we still predict that it s as much as four hours of delays The ramp from northbound to Track will be closed from Wednesday at p m to a m Thursday The MBTA is warning riders that the Framingham Worcester line will also shut down facility in the area from p m Friday through Sunday and shuttle buses will replace trains between Framingham and and Boston People planning to trip through the area this weekend are urged to seek alternate routes Stay with NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates