![]() MassDOT’s Highway Assistance Program, sponsored by MAPFRE, will be increasing patrols on all major roadways to support roadside assistance needs. The lane will not be deployed on Monday, October 10, and will resume normal operations on Tuesday, October 11. The additional “swing lane” on Route 1A southbound at the Sumner Tunnel will operate during its normal hours on Friday, October 7, from 5:00 a.m. On Monday, October 10, the HOV lane will be closed and the HOV lane will resume its normal operations on Tuesday, October 11. The lane will have extended hours of 2:00 p.m. The High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane on I-93 between Boston and Quincy will be open during normal morning hours on Thursday, October 6, and Friday, October 7, from 5:00 a.m. The Sumner Tunnel in Boston, which has been closed to traffic most weekends recently due to a reconstruction project, will be open for the Columbus Day weekend. Scheduled road work will then resume at 5:00 a.m. Scheduled construction outside of fixed work zones will be shut down beginning at 5:00 a.m. MassDOT is taking several steps to ensure reliable travel for the public. "As always, the public should plan ahead and adjust travel times as appropriate for scheduled events, for the weather and to avoid the peak hours when others will be on the roads.” ![]() “We expect higher traffic volume than normal starting on Thursday so anyone traveling should allow extra time to reach destinations,” said Highway Administrator Jonathan Gulliver. ![]() Travelers are encouraged to drive in off-peak hours if possible, utilize the appropriate technology tools to make informed decisions, and consider public transportation to reach destinations. Boston - The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is reminding members of the public to plan ahead for the upcoming Columbus Day Weekend due to a higher volume of vehicles on the roads. ![]()
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