A Boston-bound commuter rail train was evacuated and searched this morning after passengers overhead a conversation at the Southborough station. Read the full article → from Commuter rail train evacuated this morning after threatening remarks made in Southborough
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State wants to widen a stretch of Route 9 in Soutborough
Last month MassDOT along with regional planning committees shared a series of recommendations to solve the traffic mess that is the Route 9/495 interchange. One of the proposed solutions – widening a stretch of Route 9 in Southborough – has made it into the department’s 10-year plan to upgrade the state’s infrastructure. Read the full article → from State wants to widen a stretch of Route 9 in Soutborough
Water main break on Route 9 causes traffic headache this morning
Those of you headed east through Southborough this morning were faced with a slow go. Work to repair a broken water main had Route 9 eastbound down to one lane in Fayville, and that caused a miles-long backup along Route 9, as well as delays on side roads as commuters tried to find ways around the traffic. Read the full article → from Water main break on Route 9 causes traffic headache this morning
Breaking news: Water main break on Route 9 eastbound may impact the morning commute
The Southborough Police Department reports on its Facebook page that a water main on Turnpike Road (Route 9) has burst, making for a traffic headache tonight and possibly into the Monday morning commute. Read the full article → from Breaking news: Water main break on Route 9 eastbound may impact the morning commute
MWDN: State details recommendations for I495/Rte. 9 interchange
Discussions about how to improve the interchange at Routes 9 and 495 have been ongoing for a while now. Last night the Planning Board got a look at the latest proposals which were developed after an 18-month study by the state. Read the full article → from MWDN: State details recommendations for I495/Rte. 9 interchange
Overturned septic truck makes a mess on Route 9
Many of you were caught in a traffic mess last night when a spetic truck overturned on Route 9, but the real mess was the tank’s leaking contents. The Metrowest Daily News reports raw sewage made its way into drains that lead to wetlands. Read the full article → from Overturned septic truck makes a mess on Route 9
Traffic alert: Septic truck overturned on Route 9 westbound
A septic truck that overturned and is leaking its contents is causing a traffic headache on Route 9 westbound this evening. The accident reportedly happened in front of the old Verizon building near Crystal Pond Road. Emergency crews are on the scene. Read the full article → from Traffic alert: Septic truck overturned on Route 9 westbound
MWDN: Westborough board eyes changes to Rte. 9, I-495, Mass. Pike
This isn’t technically Southborough news, but it’s close. I’m guessing many of you commuters out there will want to keep apprised of a project to rework the interchanges where Route 495 meets Route 9 and where it meets the Mass Pike. Read the full article → from MWDN: Westborough board eyes changes to Rte. 9, I-495, Mass. Pike
Route 9 roadwork starts next week
A 15-month project to resurface nearly 8 miles of Route 9 stretching from the Framingham/Southborough line into Natick starts next week. There won’t be any roadwork in Southborough, but it’s something to be aware of if you’re heading to Framingham or Natick. Read the full article → from Route 9 roadwork starts next week
Another truck crash on I-495
It’s been a bad week for trucks on I-495. For the second time in just four days, the Southborough Fire Department responded to a truck crash on I-495 south. Read the full article → from Another truck crash on I-495
Late night truck crash on I-495 creates a mess
A tractor trailer cab struck a guardrail on Interstate 495 southbound at the Main Street overpass in Southborough shortly after midnight on Thursday, spilling an estimated 115 gallons of diesel fuel. Read the full article → from Late night truck crash on I-495 creates a mess
Plan to repave Route 9 doesn’t include Southborough
The state is looking at using federal stimulus money to repave a large stretch of Route 9, but not the portion that runs through Southborough. The plan calls for resurfacing the roadway from the Southborough/Framingham border to the Natick/Wellesley line. What do you think? Is Southborough getting shortchanged by missing out on the repairs? Or Read the full article → from Plan to repave Route 9 doesn’t include Southborough
Traffic mess on Routes 9 and 85
Traffic is a mess on Route 9 this evening. I just drove over the Route 85 bridge, and Route 9 west is backed up in both directions as far as the eye can see. I believe — although I haven’t confirmed — that the traffic light at White’s Corner (Route 9 and Breakneck Hill Road) is out. Read the full article → from Traffic mess on Routes 9 and 85
Were you caught in Route 9 traffic this morning?
I have the luxury of working from home, so I’m free of the toils of a daily commute, but from what I hear it was a bad one out there this morning. The Metrowest Daily News reports a water main break, presumably in Framingham, had traffic backed up on Route 9 east from Prospect Street Read the full article → from Were you caught in Route 9 traffic this morning?