Thursday, 4:30 PM
State announces Southeast Expressway overhaul
By Noah Bierman, Globe Staff
State officials today announced a $12.8 million rehab project on the Southeast Expressway, saying the work would be done at night to minimize the impact on traffic.
The project will reconstruct and resurface 6.5 miles of Interstate 93 from Braintree to Savin Hill. The highway is a major artery into Boston that is clogged with cars during the morning and evening commutes.
Most of the heavy construction is scheduled to begin in the spring. Lanes will sometimes be closed during non-commuting hours but at least two lanes will be open in each direction at all times.
"The work will be done in a staged fashion at night time to minimize impact on traffic," the Executive Office of Transportation and Construction said in a statement.
"We're working around people's commutes," said Erik Abell, a spokesman for the state.
