Traffic & Transit
Detours, Delays Anticipated From Woburn Water Line Work
The work will move forward near Woburn's borders with Stoneham and Winchester.
![Motorists can expect detours and delays on Washington Street beginning this month due to a planned water line project.](https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/26145079/20221027/075104/styles/patch_image/public/patch-stock-detour-sign-ri-nunes-21-1___27074916804.jpg)
WOBURN, MA — A water line project near Woburn’s borders with Stoneham and Winchester will cause a series of detours and delays beginning before the end of October, Woburn city officials announced on Tuesday.
The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority is upgrading an existing line in the area to meet changing service needs, according to the city.
The work will center around Washington Street just inside Woburn's city line.
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While city officials said disruptions are set to begin soon, they had not shared specific schedules as of Thursday morning. Additional details will be forthcoming, officials said, on the extent and timing of detours and delays.
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