(Editor's note: the following information was submitted by Carlos Jaquez, Project Manager, Department of Public Works.) UPDATE: Project Manager Carlos Jaquez reports that the project is presently scheduled to continue through March 2013. East Street water main replacement work will begin on or about Monday, September 24, 2012. The Town has hired JJ Phelan to perform this work. Construction hours will be from 7:00 AM to approximately 7:00 PM Monday through Friday except holidays. The crews will attempt to shut down earlier when possible. This section of East Street, between Shawsheen Street …

Traffic on in the northbound lane of Route 495 remains backed up for miles in the wake of a crash involving three tractor-trailers in Tewksbury. The accident took place just after 6:30 a.m. between the exits for Route 38 and Route 133. No injuries have been reported, according to a report on NECN.com. The crash created a huge mess, as empty paint cans and rice was strewn all over the highway, according to a report by WCVB-Ch. 5. One of the trucks was rear-ended, while another was run off the highway. Commuters are being advised to seek alternate routes. Click here for the latest traffic …

A section of Main Street from Colonial Drive to Hinkley Road remains closed as the result of a motor vehicle accident. According to Tewksbury Police, the accident took place just after midnight near the interction of Colonial and Main. A vehicle struck a utility pole, bringing the pole down into the road. DPW and National Grid crews are on scene and the road is expected to be reopened by noon. Additional details on the accident itself were not immediately available.

(Editor's note: The following information was submitted by the Engineering Division of the DPW.) On Friday, Sept. 30, 2011, North Street between the I-495 bridge and Andover Street will be open to one lane of alternating traffic from 7 AM to 4 PM due to paving operations on this road. Expect delays while work is in progress. Please consider taking an alternate route. This work is expected to be completed within one day, weather permitting. Time shown is to provide a guideline to plan your day accordingly and is subject to change due to unforeseen job site conditions. We appreciate your …

(Editor's Note: The following information was provided by the Engineering Division of the Tewksbury Department of Public Works.) On Saturday, Aug. 6, paving operations will begin on Livingston Street from the intersection of East Street to Main Street. The road will be open to one lane of alternating traffic between the hours 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. or until the road has cooled sufficiently to drive on it. Expect delays while the work is in progress. Please consider taking an alternate route. Time shown is to provide a guideline to plan your day accordingly and is subject to change due to mitigating…

UPDATED 7:30 p.m. (Editor's Note: The following information was submitted by the Engineering Division of the Department of Public Works.) From Tuesday, Aug. 2, through Tuesday, Aug. 9, Livingston Street between Main Street and East Street will be closed to through traffic from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. According to Town Manager Richard Montuori, there will be no public access to the Saunders Recreation Area during those hours. Summer campers will be walking to Saunders from the Wynn Middle School. The dates may be adjusted due to weather. The road will be open on Saturday and Sunday. Detour signs will…

(Editor's note: the following information was submitted by the Tewksbury DPW Engineering Division) On Tuesday, July 5, paving operations will begin on the following streets: East Street between Chandler Street and Maple Street and Leston Street. Please note that paving activities will proceed in that same order. The roads will be closed to all traffic between the hours 7 AM to 5 PM or until the road has cooled sufficiently to drive on it. Please note the intersection of East Street and Livingston Street will be open to thru traffic. Please follow detour signs. Time shown is to provide a …

(Editor's note: The following information was submitted by the Massachusetts State Police.) The Massachusetts State Police are urging motorists who live north of Boston who plan to use Route 93 to drive to and from the city on Saturday to consider alternate routes, as the combination of the next phase of the “Fast 14” bridge replacement project and the Bruins championship parade is expected to cause significantly heavy traffic on that highway.  Details of the parade, which is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. Saturday, are being developed by the team and the city of Boston. The parade is expected…

(Editor's note: The following information was provided by the Engineering Division of the Department of Public Works.) On Tuesday, June 14, paving operations will begin on the following streets: Roper Lane, Shawsheen Street (Sullivan Parkway to Patten Road) and Leston Street. Please note that paving operations will proceed in that same order. The roads will be closed to all traffic between the hours 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. or until the road has cooled sufficiently to drive on it. If there is inclement weather during this time paving will postponed to the next available day. Please follow detour …

(Editor's note: The following information was provided by the Tewksbury DPW.) Beginning on Friday, June 10, 2011, Roper Lane will be closed to thru traffic from 7 AM to 4 PM for road construction. This work is expected to be completed within two days, weather permitting. Local traffic will be allowed through the work area. Expect delays while work is in progress. Time shown is to provide a guideline to plan your day accordingly and is subject to change due to unforeseen job site conditions. We appreciate your cooperation and patience during this phase of the construction process. If you have …

(Editor's note: The following information was provided by the Tewksbury Department of Public Works Engineering Division.) Beginning on Tuesday, June 7, 2011, East Street between Chandler Street & Livingston Street will be closed to thru traffic from 7 AM to 4 PM for road construction. The section of East Street between Livingston Street and Maple Street will also be closed between 7 AM to 4 PM. Please note the intersection of East Street and Livingston Street will be open to thru traffic. This work is expected to be completed within three days, weather permitting. Detour signs will direct …

(Editor's note: the following information was submitted by the Department of Public Works.) Beginning on Tuesday, May 24, River Road between Trull Brook and Andover Street will be closed to through traffic from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Work will continue through approximately June 24. Detour will take motorists to Trull Road and Andover Street. Expect delays while the work is in progress. Time shown is to provide a guideline to plan your day accordingly and is subject to change due to unforeseen job site conditions and weather conditions. We appreciate your cooperation and patience during this phase …

(Editor's note: The following information was provided by the Tewksbury DPW) Construction is scheduled to begin today, Wednesday, Jan. 19, on the Old Boston Road sewer installation between Archstone Drive and Main Street/Route 38. The hours of operation will be limited to 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This work is expected to be completed within two weeks. The proposed detour route shall utilize Old Boston Road, Archstone Drive and Main Street/Route 38.  

According to a press release issued by the department of Public Works, a section of East Street between Karen Lee Lane and Royal Crest Circle will be open to just one lane of alternating traffic from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. starting on Tuesday. The work is needed to repair a damaged culvert on this area. There will be significant delays while the work is in progress. It would be advisable to take an alternate route and avoid this section of East Street while the work is ongoing. Contact the Tewksbury Engineering Division at 978-640-4370 with any questions.

The following information was provided by the Tewksbury Department of Public Works: Beginning on Thursday, October 14, 2010, East Street near the intersection with Maple Street will be open to one lane of alternating traffic from 7 AM to 7 PM due to repairs to the damaged water and sewer pipes on this area. Expect delays while the work is in progress. Please consider taking an alternate route. Time shown is to provide a guideline to plan your day accordingly and is subject to change due to unforeseen job site conditions. We appreciate your cooperation and patience during this phase of the …