The Massachusetts Department of Transportation is encouraging Labor Day travelers to make informed decisions, utilize all the available technology tools, and consider public transportation if possible to reach destinations.
“Everyone who will be traveling throughout the Labor Day weekend should make smart decisions and plan ahead in order to minimize congestion and help ensure efficient travel,” said Transportation Secretary and CEO Stephanie Pollack. “We encourage members of the public to try out resources such as mass511.com, which shows live conditions and traffic cameras, utilize navigational resources to find the best route and time to travel, and check www.mbta.com for public transit schedules and information.”
MassDOT is taking several steps to ensure reliable travel for members of the public who utilize transportation systems across the Commonwealth and will be shutting down scheduled roadway construction for the Labor Day travel period effective at noon, Friday, August 31, per MassDOT’s long-standing policy for holiday weekends. Scheduled road work will then resume at the start of normal business hours on Tuesday, September 4.
“With higher traffic volumes expected on roadways across the Commonwealth throughout the Labor Day period, we are advising travelers to make appropriate choices before getting behind the wheel and leaving for their destinations,” said Highway Administrator Jonathan Gulliver. “People should exercise safe driving behavior such as minimizing distractions, remaining sober or using a designated driver, obeying posted speed limits, and devoting their full attention to the road ahead of them.”
Free coffee will be served at the 18 MassDOT service plazas from 10 p.m. Monday, September 3, through 5 a.m., Tuesday, September 4. The plazas serving free coffee include 11 service plazas along I-90 plus plazas along Route 3 in Plymouth, Route 128 in Beverly, Route 128/I-95 in Newton and Lexington, Route 6 in Barnstable, and the Route 24 northbound and southbound plazas.
MassDOT’s Highway Assistance Program, sponsored by MAPFRE, will be increasing patrols on all major roadways to support roadside assistance needs. Requests for assistance can be initiated by calling 911.
Drivers are reminded to avoid littering on roadways. Violators are subject to a fine of up to $5,500 for the first offense.
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation wishes all members of the public a safe and enjoyable holiday.
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