MassDOT to close Fall River U-turn for paving work

FALL RIVER, Mass. (WLNE) — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation said it would be temporarily closing the Brightman Street U-turn in Fall River for paving work from June 2 to June 9.

The closure will prevent commuters from making a U-turn from Davol Street Northbound to Southbound for 24-hours a day.

The following detour will be in place:

  • Continue on Davol Street Northbound and Route 79 Northbound for approximately one mile
  • Take the North Main Street / North Fall River Exit
  • Turn left onto North Main Street and continue north for approximately 0.2 mile
  • Turn right onto the Route 79 South on ramp to Newport / Providence
  • Continue on Route 79 Southbound and Davol Street Southbound for approximately 1.2 miles and continue
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