Traffic & Transit
Utility Work Will Narrow, Restrict Lanes On Route 2 In Arlington
The closures will begin on Monday, April 18 and are anticipated to continue through Friday, May 13.
![Starting April 18, MassDOT will implement temporary lane narrowing and restrictions on Route 2 Eastbound and Westbound near Alewife Brook Parkway in Arlington.](https://patch.com/img/cdn20/shutterstock/24585332/20220412/124422/styles/patch_image/public/shutterstock-321669899___12124352373.jpg)
ARLINGTON, MA — MassDOT will implement temporary lane narrowing and restrictions on Route 2 Eastbound and Westbound near Alewife Brook Parkway in Arlington to safely complete utility work in the area.
The closures will begin on Monday, April 18 and are anticipated to continue through Friday, May 13.
Drivers who are traveling through the area should reduce speed and use caution.
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Appropriate signs, police details and advanced message boards will be in place to guide drivers through the work area.
For more information on traffic conditions, travelers are encouraged to:
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- Dial 511 and select a route to hear real-time conditions.
- Visit www.mass511.com, a website that provides real-time traffic and incident advisory information, and allows users to subscribe to text and email alerts for traffic conditions.
- Follow MassDOT on Twitter @MassDOT to receive regular updates on road and traffic conditions.
- Download MassDOT's GoTime mobile app and view real-time traffic conditions before setting out on the road.
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