Work has begun on a $26.1 million project at the intersection of Route 2A and I-95, including replacing the “structurally deficient” bridge that carries Route 2A (also known as Marrett Road) over the interstate. The project also involves adding two traffic roundabouts and accommodations for cyclists and pedestrians. Demolition of the existing bridge began on Jan. 2 and will require periodic overnight lane closures over the next few weeks. The full project is expected to be completed in Oct. 2027.

Below: Screenshots from MassDOT of the intersection before construction began and the plans for what it will look like when the two roundabouts are added.

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  1. What about the I-93 and I-95 interchange in Woburn.
    All money for improvements do nothing to address this area……
    The MA state 1985 study of I-93 from Boston to NH identified this intersection as the worst!!!!!! Now 39 years later nothing has been done…
    Time to deal with the issue!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    1. I was thinking the same thing. Back in 1977 we mover to Lexington to avoid the interchange. No improvement in 47 years. Apparently thr Reading neighbors keep vetoing the plans. Its a disgrace.

  3. How about a noise abatement wall since there’s a school right there and dozens of houses in very close proximity to the highway!!!

  4. Always appreciative of infrastructure improvements, but it will never cease to amaze me when these projects are scheduled to take 4+ years. Maybe we can aspire as a society to be able to replace a bridge in less time than it takes a kid to finish high school?

  5. It’s August 2025 and we seldom see any work being done on the bridge. Is the work taking place at night?

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