Route 1 bridge repairs to start Oct. 18
MassDOT will begin bridge substructure repairs on Route 1 beneath Interstate 295 starting Oct. 18, with overnight lane closures through Dec. 18, the Town of North Attleborough announced.
The Town of North Attleborough announced Oct. 13 that the Massachusetts Department of Transportation has notified the town of upcoming bridge repair work on Route 1 (Washington Street) beneath Interstate 295.
Construction is expected to begin Sunday, Oct. 18, and continue through Friday, Dec. 18, weather permitting. The project involves bridge substructure repairs and will be carried out by contractor MIG Corporation, Inc.
Work will take place Sunday through Thursday from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. Temporary overnight lane closures may occur along Route 1 beginning Oct. 18. At least one lane in each direction will remain open during construction, and all highway ramps will remain accessible.
Police details will be present to assist with traffic management. The town is urging motorists to use caution and allow additional travel time when passing through the construction area.
Residents with questions or concerns can contact the MassDOT District 5 Construction Office at 857-368-5104. The town said it will provide additional updates as information becomes available.
Source: Town of North Attleborough announcement, October 22, 2026.
Checked against the record: before publication this article was automatically compared with the original announcement.
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