MassDOT: Daytime Construction Operations on I-90

BECKET, Mass.—The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing daytime bridge work, bridge painting, milling and paving, and guardrail repairs on I-90 eastbound and westbound in the towns of Becket, Blandford, Russell, Lee, Otis, and Montgomery. All work is weather dependent and will take place at the following locations and times:

Becket:

• Bridge work will be conducted on I-90 eastbound and westbound at mile marker 18.4 from Monday, November 10, through Friday, November 14, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Bridge painting work will be conducted on I-90 eastbound and westbound at mile marker 20.0 from Monday, November 10, through Friday, November 14, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Blandford:

• Milling and paving will be conducted on I-90 eastbound from mile marker 26.0 to mile marker 32.0 from Monday, November 10, through Friday, November 14, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• Guardrail repairs will be conducted on I-90 westbound at mile marker 28.0 on Wednesday, November 12, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Russell:

• Bridge work will be conducted on I-90 westbound at mile marker 34.1 on Monday, November 10, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Bridge work will be conducted on I-90 eastbound at mile marker 34.1 on Wednesday, November 12, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Lee:

• Guardrail repairs will be conducted on I-90 westbound at mile marker 13.0 on Thursday, November 13, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Otis:

• Guardrail repairs will be conducted on I-90 westbound at mile marker 27.0 on Friday, November 14, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Montgomery/Russell:

• Bridge repairs will be conducted on I-90 westbound at mile marker 36.0 from Wednesday, November 12, through Friday, November 14, from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Appropriate signage and law enforcement details will be in place to guide drivers through the work areas.

Drivers traveling through the area should expect delays, reduce speed, and use caution.

All scheduled work is weather dependent and subject to change without notice.

Prosperity Way Phase 1 Complete; Berkshire Gas Volunteer Day

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
05:21AM / Friday, June 26, 2026

Some 55 Avangrid/Berkshire Gas employees spent the day sawing, hammering and painting at Prosperity Way.

GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Prosperity Way was founded on the dream of creating an affordable neighborhood where local working families can own a home, build a future, and create lasting memories. Soon, that vision will become reality as homeowners begin moving in.

 

Nearly a year ago, Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity broke ground on its three-phase affordable housing project. Now, volunteers are putting the final touches on the six homes and have already begun phase two. 

 

"One of the homeowners is closing on her house tomorrow, so she's moving in this weekend, and then the other family is moving in next week," said Habitat CEO Carolyn Valli. 

 

During Phase 2, seven additional homes will be built, the first modular ranch for that phase has been set, and the stick-built ranch is currently in construction. There are two additional ranches on site, to be set once foundations are cured and two colonial homes are scheduled for delivery on Monday, she said. 

 

Phase 3 will have the construction of another seven homes. Central Berkshire Habitat hopes to finish the project before 2028, dependent on securing sufficient grant funding to bridge the gap between construction costs and affordable sale prices, Valli said. 

 

Energy ran high on Thursday, as more than than 50 employee volunteers from Berkshire Gas, a subsidiary of Avangrid Inc., spent the day helping move the project forward through painting, landscaping, and construction work.

 

"We are an energy company in all aspects. We generate wind energy, we have electric utilities and gas utilities, and this crew is demonstrating their energy for a good cause today to support home building for folks who might otherwise never be able to afford a home," said Chris Farrell, Berkshire Gas' communications and government relations manager.