Route 140 repair work in New Bedford set for Friday

NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WLNE) — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation said that crews will be conducting drainage and erosion repairs on Route 140 in New Bedford.

The repairs will take place on Friday from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and should be completed in one day.

MassDOT said that the drain work will take place on Route 140 southbound at the exit 2 on-ramp to I-195 westbound, while the the erosion work will take place on Route 140 northbound at the exit 3 off-ramp to Hathaway Boulevard.

Right lane closures will take place with the roadway remaining open at all times. 

Drivers should reduce speed and use caution. 

More information on traffic conditions and road repairs can be found on Mass511.