Waltham Construction Project Causing Major Traffic

WALTHAM, MA — Waltham police confirmed on social media what many drivers in the city already know: The new construction project is a pain for drivers.

This project began on Monday and will work to replace a culvert and construct a flood wall in both Waltham and Belmont.

A detour went into effect on Trapelo Road by the Belmont line between Waverly Oaks Road and Mill Street earlier this week and will remain in effect until Nov. 1, but officials said they're aware that it's causing "significant" traffic backup in the area.

"To alleviate the backup and reduce delays, we want to offer an alternative detour route to Belmont," police said.

"Motorists may consider using Concord Ave in Belmont to Mill St to Trapelo Rd. Mill St will bring you out to Belmont, just beyond the construction."

They published a map of the route, which can be seen below:

For more on the project, click here.