Traffic Notes:
For better or worse cellphone service is now restored in the Tip O’Neill tunnel.
Service had been knocked out back in April; but now we can chat away while wending our way through a dark winding tunnel with a bunch of other people who are also chatting away and probably driving faster than they should.
It might be interesting to compare accident rates when service was unavailable and when it is.
It is worth noting that private cell companies pay the Turnpike authority for the rights to provide the service.
ROAD CLOSURES
I-93 South approaching and through Downtown
Nighttime Multi-lane Closure
Two-to-three lanes of I-93 South will be closed at night approaching and through Downtown Monday, June 22, 2009 through Friday, June 26, 2009 from 11:30 PM to 5:00 AM the following morning. These lane closures are for maintenance work.
Ramps from Tobin Bridge and Rutherford Ave./Charlestown to I-93 South and Storrow Drive
Nighttime Ramp Closures
The ramps from Tobin Bridge (Route 1 South) and Rutherford Avenue/Charlestown City Square to I-93 South and Storrow Drive will be closed Tuesday night June 23, 2009 from 11:30 PM to 5:00 AM the following morning.
Drivers wishing to access I-93 South and Storrow Drive will be detoured south over the North Washington Street bridge. From there, drivers heading for I-93 South should follow the detour signs via North Washington Street. Drivers heading for Storrow Drive should follow the detour signs via Causeway Street. This closure is to allow for maintenance.
Storrow Drive On-Ramp to I-93 South
Early Morning Ramp Closure
The Storrow Drive on-ramp to I-93 South will be closed early morning (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday nights) Thursday, June 25, 2009, Friday, June 26, 2009 and Saturday, June 27, 2009 from 12:30 AM to 5 AM.
Motorists destined for I-93 South should follow posted detour signs via Martha Road and Merrimac Street to the I-93 South on-ramp at New Chardon Street. This closure is to allow for maintenance work.
Haymarket On-ramp to I-93 South and Callahan Tunnel
Nighttime Ramp Closures
The Haymarket on-ramp to I-93 South and the Callahan Tunnel will be closed at night Monday, June 22, 2009 from 11:30 PM to 5 AM the following morning.
Motorists destined for I-93 South, Route 1A, East Boston, and Logan Airport should follow posted detour signs towards Leverett Circle. At Leverett Circle motorists should access I- 93 South. Those destined for Route 1A, East Boston, and Logan Airport should take Exit 24 off I-93 South. This closure is to allow for maintenance.
I-93 South Exit 23, Purchase Street
Nighttime Ramp Closure
I-93 South Exit 23 to Purchase Street will be closed at night Monday, June 22, 2009 through Wednesday, June 24, 2009 from 11:30 PM until 5:00 AM the following morning.
Drivers should stay on I-93 South and reverse direction at Exit 18 (Mass Ave Exit). Stay in the left lane of Exit 18 and turn left onto the South Boston Bypass Road. Drivers should then turn left again onto Frontage Road northbound and follow signs for South Station. This closure is for maintenance work.