October 17, 2019 by Leah Comins

Raynham Police Remind Residents of Upcoming Route 44, Route 24 Road Closures

Closures will be from Friday at 9 p.m. to Sunday at 10 a.m.

RAYNHAM — Chief James Donovan would like to share a message from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) regarding the upcoming scheduled closure of Route 44 and Route 24 in Raynham this weekend for a bridge replacement project:

MassDOT’s contractor, SPS New England, will implement a number of traffic management measures to shift all four lanes of Route 44 traffic onto the new bridge. The shift will allow the contractor to demolish the remainder of the existing bridge for Stage 3 of construction.

The work will require daytime and overnight roadway and ramp closures in the vicinity of the Route 44 bridge over Route 24. The work will take place from 9 p.m., Friday, Oct. 18, and be complete by 10 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 20.

The closures and re-openings will occur in phases during this time. Signage and police details will be in place to facilitate the shift. The work to shift traffic will require closures and detours for the following:

Route 44 eastbound at the bridge
Route 44 eastbound to Route 24 northbound on-ramp
Route 24 southbound to Route 44 eastbound off-ramp (note that Route 44 westbound will still be accessible from Exit 13 off-ramp)
Route 44 westbound at the bridge
Route 44 westbound to Route 24 southbound on-ramp
Route 24 northbound to Route 44 westbound off-ramp

Route 44 Eastbound at the Bridge and Route 44 Eastbound to Route 24 Northbound Detour
While Route 44 eastbound at the bridge is closed:

Vehicles wishing to continue on Route 44 will be directed to take the on-ramp to Route 24 southbound to Exit 12 and turn right onto Route 140 southbound. Take the on-ramp to Route 24 northbound. Then, continue to Exit 13A for Route 44 eastbound. See the Route 44 Eastbound Closure Detour Map.
Vehicles wishing to access Route 24 northbound will be directed to take the on-ramp to Route 24 southbound to Exit 12 and turn right onto Route 140 southbound. Take the on-ramp to Route 24 northbound. See the Route 44 Eastbound Closure Detour Map.

Route 24 Southbound to Route 44 Eastbound Detour
While the ramp is closed, southbound Route 24 vehicular traffic wishing to reach Route 44 eastbound will be detoured using the following route:

Continue on Route 24 southbound. Take Exit 12 and head south on Route 140. Take the ramp to Route 24 Northbound. Take Exit 13A to reach Route 44 Eastbound. See the Route 24 Southbound to Route 44 Eastbound Detour Map.

Route 44 Westbound at the Bridge and Route 44 Westbound to Route 24 Southbound Detour
While Route 44 westbound at the bridge is closed:

Vehicles wishing to continue on Route 44 westbound will be directed to take the on-ramp to Route 24 northbound to Exit 14B to I-495 Westbound. Take the off-ramp to Route 24 southbound. Then, continue to Exit 13 for Route 44 westbound. See the Route 44 Westbound Closure Detour Map.
Vehicles wishing to access Route 24 southbound will be directed to take the on-ramp to Route 24 northbound to Exit 14B to I-495 North. Take Exit 7B for Route 24 South. See the Route 44 Westbound Closure Detour Map.

Route 24 Northbound to Route 44 Westbound Detour
While the ramp is closed, northbound Route 24 vehicular traffic heading toward Route 44 westbound will be detoured using the following route:

Continue on Route 24 northbound past the exit. Take Exit 14B to I-495 North. Take Exit 7B for Route 24 South. Take Exit 13 for Route 44 West. See the Route 24 Northbound to Route 44 Westbound Detour Map.

The schedule for this major infrastructure project is weather dependent and subject to change without notice.

Visit the project website, www.mass.gov/route44over24 for more information.

For project questions or comments, please email route44over24@dot.state.ma.us or contact Dan Fielding, MassDOT Highway Division Legislative Liaison, at 857-368-8959.

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August 28, 2019 by Benjamin Paulin

UPDATED Raynham Police Alert Residents of Changes to Upcoming Route 44, Route 24 Road Closures

Closures will now be from Tuesday, Sept. 3 at 7 p.m. to Wednesday, Sept. 4 at 5 a.m.

Note: This version updates the dates and time of the roadwork due to inclement weather.

RAYNHAM — Chief James Donovan would like to share a new message from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) regarding the upcoming scheduled closure of Route 44 and Route 24 in Raynham this week for a bridge replacement project:

MassDOT’s contractor, SPS New England, has rescheduled the traffic management measures outlined below due to the weather forecast and subcontractor availability.

The new bridge deck placement will now take place from 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 3, to 5 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 4. The work was previously scheduled for Wednesday, August 28. During the overnight closures single lanes will be closed and re-opened as deck placement progresses across the bridge and rolling roadblocks will be implemented throughout the night on Route 24. If weather requires postponement, this work will take place the following night, September 4.

Beginning at 9 p.m., the closures will include the Route 44 westbound to Route 24 southbound and Route 44 eastbound to Route 24 northbound on-ramps. Detours will be in place during the on-ramp closures and details are below.

Rolling roadblocks will be used to allow the contractor to perform the work. For the rolling roadblocks, State Police will travel at reduced speeds to slow the traffic flow, so the contractor can place the bridge deck above Route 24. Rolling roadblocks will be limited to 20 minutes maximum duration.

The detour routes are listed below, and maps can be viewed at the links:

Route 44 Westbound to Route 24 Southbound Detour Route

While the ramp is closed, westbound Route 44 vehicular traffic wishing to reach Route 24 southbound will be detoured using town roadways. Signage will be in place directing vehicles to use the following route (see map):

Continue on Route 44 westbound past the exit. Take a right to travel onto South Street West. Follow South Street West and take a left onto Route 104. Take a left from Route 104 onto Route 44 eastbound. Take a right onto the on-ramp to Route 24 southbound.

Route 44 Eastbound to Route 24 Northbound Detour Route

While the ramp is closed, eastbound Route 44 vehicular traffic wishing to reach Route 24 northbound will be detoured using town roadways. Signage will be in place directing vehicles to use the following route (see map):

Continue onto Route 44 eastbound and take a right on Paramount Drive. Continue on Paramount Drive and take a left onto Route 44 westbound. Take the next right onto the on-ramp to Route 24 northbound.

The schedule for this major infrastructure project is weather dependent and subject to change without notice.

Visit the project website, www.mass.gov/route44over24 for more information.

For project questions or comments, please email route44over24@dot.state.ma.us or contact Dan Fielding, MassDOT Highway Division Legislative Liaison, at 857-368-8959.

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August 27, 2019 by Benjamin Paulin

Raynham Police Remind Residents of Upcoming Route 44, Route 24 Road Closures

Closures will be from Wednesday at 7 p.m. to Thursday from 5 a.m.

MassDOT’s contractor, SPS New England, will implement the following overnight traffic management measures required to place concrete for the new bridge deck above Route 24 northbound and southbound.

The work will take place from 7:00 PM on Wednesday, August 28, to 5:00 AM on Thursday, August 29.

Single lanes will be closed and re-opened as deck placement progresses across the bridge and rolling roadblocks will be implemented throughout the night on Route 24. If weather requires postponement, this work will take place the following night, August 29.

Beginning at 9:00 PM, the closures will include the Route 44 westbound to Route 24 southbound and Route 44 eastbound to Route 24 northbound on-ramps. Detours will be in place during the on-ramp closures and details are below.

The detour routes are listed below, and maps can be viewed at the links:

Route 44 Westbound to Route 24 Southbound Detour Route: While the ramp is closed, westbound Route 44 vehicular traffic wishing to reach Route 24 southbound will be detoured using town roadways. Signage will be in place directing vehicles to use the following route: Continue on Route 44 westbound past the exit. Take a right to travel onto South Street West. Follow South Street West and take a left onto Route 104. Take a left from Route 104 onto Route 44 eastbound. Take a right onto the on-ramp to Route 24 southbound.

Route 44 Eastbound to Route 24 Northbound Detour Route: While the ramp is closed, eastbound Route 44 vehicular traffic wishing to reach Route 24 northbound will be detoured using town roadways. Signage will be in place directing vehicles to use the following route: Continue onto Route 44 eastbound and take a right on Paramount Drive. Continue on Paramount Drive and take a left onto Route 44 westbound. Take the next right onto the on-ramp to Route 24 northbound.

The schedule for this major infrastructure project is weather dependent and subject to change without notice.

Visit the project website, www.mass.gov/route44over24 for more information.

For project questions or comments, please email route44over24@dot.state.ma.us or contact Dan Fielding, MassDOT Highway Division Legislative Liaison, at 857-368-8959.

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July 10, 2019 by Benjamin Paulin

Raynham Police Remind Residents of Upcoming Route 44, Route 24 Road Closures

Closures will be from Friday through Sunday from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Route 24 North and South, in the vicinity of the Route 44 interchange, will be closed to install girders for the new Route 44 East bridge over Route 24 and to install a new gas main north of the bridge.

There will also be lane reductions on Route 44 and full closures of Route 24 on-ramps. Detour maps are linked below and can be found on the MassDOT website.

Route 24 northbound and southbound will be closed one at a time in the following sequence:

July 12 – Route 24 North closed from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. the following morning.
July 13 – Route 24 South closed from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. the following morning.

The contractor is holding July 14 in reserve in case a back-up date is needed due to weather or other unanticipated issues.

While Route 24 North is closed:

Route 24 northbound through traffic will be bypassed up to and over Route 44 and back onto Route 24 using the interchange ramps.
The on-ramp from Route 44 eastbound to Route 24 northbound will be closed and detoured.
Route 44 eastbound and westbound will be reduced to a single lane in the vicinity of the bridge.

While Route 24 South is closed:

Route 24 southbound through traffic will be bypassed up and over Route 44 and back onto Route 24 using the interchange ramps.
The on-ramp from Route 44 westbound to Route 24 southbound will be closed and detoured.
Route 44 eastbound and westbound will be reduced to a single lane in the vicinity of the bridge.

The detour routes are listed and maps are linked below.

Route 44 Eastbound to Route 24 Northbound Detour

While the ramp is closed, eastbound Route 44 vehicular traffic heading toward Route 24 northbound will be detoured using town roadways. Signage will be in place directing vehicles to use the following route:

Continue onto Route 44 eastbound and take a right on Paramount Drive. Continue on Paramount Drive and take a left onto Route 44 westbound. Take the next right onto the on-ramp to Route 24 northbound. See the Route 44 Eastbound to Route 24 Northbound Detour Map

Route 44 Westbound to Route 24 Southbound Detour

While the ramp is closed, westbound Route 44 vehicular traffic heading toward Route 24 southbound will be detoured using town roadways. Signage will be in place directing vehicles to use the following route:

Continue on Route 44 westbound past the exit. Take a right to travel onto South Street West. Follow South Street West and take a left onto Route 104. Take a left from Route 104 onto Route 44 eastbound. Take a right onto the on-ramp to Route 24 southbound. See the Route 44 Westbound to Route 24 Southbound Detour Map

Route 24 North Detour

While Route 24 northbound is closed at the Route 44 bridge, vehicles should take Exit 13A for Route 44 East. At the top of the ramp, cross over Route 44 onto the Route 24 North on-ramp. See the Route 24 North Detour Map

Route 24 South Detour

While Route 24 southbound is closed at the Route 44 bridge, vehicles should take Exit 13 for Route 44 West. At the top of the ramp, cross over Route 44 onto the Route 24 South on-ramp. See the Route 24 South Detour Map

The schedule for this major infrastructure project is weather dependent and subject to change without notice.

Visit the project website, www.mass.gov/route44over24 for more information.

For project questions or comments, please email route44over24@dot.state.ma.us or contact Dan Fielding, MassDOT Highway Division Legislative Liaison, at 857-368-8959

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January 24, 2019 by Benjamin Paulin

Raynham Police Remind Residents of Upcoming Route 44, Route 24 Road Closures

Raynham Police Department
Chief James Donovan
53 Orchard St.,
Raynham, MA 02767

For Immediate Release

Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019

Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: ben@jgpr.net

Raynham Police Remind Residents of Upcoming Route 44, Route 24 Road Closures

Closures will be from Friday through Sunday from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.

RAYNHAM — Chief James Donovan would like to share a message from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation regarding the upcoming scheduled closure of Route 44 and Route 24 in Raynham over the weekend for a bridge replacement project.

MassDOT will implement a full closure of Route 44 east and westbound where the bridge is located over Route 24. The closures will be overnight from Friday, January 25, through Sunday, January 27 from 10:00 PM each night until 5:00 AM the following morning. The overnight closures are necessary to demolish a portion of the Route 44 bridge over Route 24. Route 24 north and southbound will also be closed under the bridge to protect the traveling public. Detours will be in place for the following travel directions, and signage will be in place.

Route 44 East traffic to Route 24 North or continuing on Route 44 East
Route 44 West traffic to Route 24 South or continuing on Route 44 West
Route 24 South traffic to Route 44 East or continuing on Route 24 South
Route 24 North traffic to Route 44 West or continuing on Route 24 North

Detour Routes

Route 44 East to Route 24 North or Route 44 East Continuation: Take Route 24 South. Take Exit 12 and head south on Route 140. Take the ramp to Route 24 North. Take Exit 13A to cross over Route 44 to access Route 24 North via the on-ramp or continue onto Route 44 East.

Route 44 West to Route 24 South or Route 44 West Continuation: Take the ramp to Route 24 North. Take Exit 14B for I-495 North. Take Exit 7B for Route 24 South. Take Exit 13 for Route 44 West or cross over Route 44 to access the ramp to Route 24 South.

Route 24 South to Route 44 East or Route 24 South Continuation: Take Exit 13 and cross over Route 44 to access the ramp to continue on Route 24 South. For traffic destined for Route 44 East, take Exit 12 and head south on Route 140. Take the ramp to Route 24 North. Take Exit 13A to reach Route 44 East.

Route 24 North to Route 44 West or Route 24 North Continuation: Take Exit 13A and cross over Route 44 to access the ramp to continue on Route 24 North. For traffic destined for Route 44 West, take Exit 14B off Route 24 to I-495 North. Take Exit 7B for Route 24 South. Take Exit 13 for Route 44 West.

The schedule for this major infrastructure project is weather dependent and subject to change without notice.

Visit the project website, www.mass.gov/route44over24 for more information.

For project questions or comments, please email

route44over24@dot.state.ma.us or contact Dan Fielding, MassDOT Highway Division Legislative Liaison, at 857-368-8959.

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