Weston Road reconstruction in Wellesley restarts on April 21

April 21, 2026 by admin Leave a Comment

Reconstruction work on Weston Road between Route 9 and the Weston Town line resumes on Tuesday, April 21, according to the town of Wellesley.

This is the final phase of the Weston Road Reconstruction project and is expected to finish in late June.

The remaining work involves reconstructing the sidewalks, driveway aprons, wheelchair ramps, loam/seeding and laying the final paving course over the roadway.

Line marking for the roadway centerline, shoulders, crosswalks, and signage installation will be done once the final paving course is complete.

Travelers through this section of Weston Road should expect isolated lane and sidewalk closures during the construction.

Expect traffic delays and allow extra travel time or use alternative routes if possible. Police details will be present to help with the vehicle and pedestrian traffic along Weston Road.

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Legal Notice

MassDOT to hold in-person public meeting for status update on Routes 27/9 project

March 22, 2026 by admin

THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS

MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION – HIGHWAY DIVISION

NOTICE OF AN IN-PERSON PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING

Project File No. 605313

An In-Person Public Information Meeting will be hosted at Wilson Middle School, at 22 Rutledge Road, Natick, MA, 01760, to present a status update for the Route 27 and Route 9 Bridge Replacement and Interchange Improvements in Natick.

WHEN: Thursday, March 26, 2026, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

WHERE: Wilson Middle School, 22 Rutledge Road, Natick, MA, 01760

PURPOSE: The purpose of this meeting is to update the public on the status of the bridge replacement project and interchange improvements. MassDOT will present the project background, the schedule and construction phasing, the right-of-way process, project landscaping, public involvement, and next steps. The meeting will include a presentation by the project team followed by a question-and-answer session. All views and comments will be reviewed and considered to the maximum extent possible.

PROJECT: This project will include the replacement of the structurally deficient Bridge No. N-03-020 which carries North Main Street (Route 27) over Worcester Street (Route 9) and consists of the reconfiguration of the interchange to a modified Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI) configuration. The reconfiguration will provide safety improvements, reduced traffic congestion through the interchange, and improved bicycle and pedestrian facilities using separated shared use paths and sidewalks. The project length is approximately 3,850 feet along Route 9 and 2,120 feet along Route 27. The work will also include transit stops along Route 27 and Route 9 along with reconstructed sidewalks, drainage improvements, traffic signals, retaining walls, utility relocations, signing, roadway lighting, and landscaping.

This meeting is accessible to people with disabilities. MassDOT provides reasonable accommodations and/or language assistance free of charge upon request (e.g., interpreters in American Sign Language and languages other than English, live captioning, videos, assistive listening devices and alternate material formats), as available. For accommodation or language assistance, please contact MassDOT’s Chief Diversity and Civil Rights Officer by phone (857-368-8580), TTD/TTY at (857) 266-0603, fax (857) 368-0602 or by email (MassDOT.CivilRights@dot.state.ma.us). Requests should be made as soon as possible prior to the meeting, and for more difficult to arrange services including sign-language, CART, language translation, or interpretation, requests should be made at least ten business days before the meeting.

This meeting will be posted, or a cancellation announcement posted, on the internet at:
https://www.mass.gov/orgs/highway-division/events

JONATHAN GULLIVER CARRIE LAVALLEE, P.E.
HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATOR CHIEF ENGINEER

Wellesley, Mass., transportation news announcements

This page was updated April 2026.

Transportation-related announcements from the town of Wellesley, Mass., the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, etc.:

MBTA announces summer savings for Wellesley commuters

April 2026

New crosswalk beacons installed (Jan. 9, 2026)

From Town of Wellesley (full press release)

Two highly-used crosswalks along Washington Street in Wellesley are now safer for pedestrians due to new recently installed Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs).

The first beacon is near Denton Road by St. Andrew’s Church, and the second beacon is at Croton Street providing pedestrian access to the Wellesley Farms Commuter Rail Station. Both beacons are solar-powered, which works well in these areas and makes for easier installations.

The RRFBs were funded with money from a Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) grant.

Some of the enhanced TraffiCalm features in these units include updated LED technology and fully potted electronics. Potting encases internal components in epoxy to protect them from moisture, temperature extremes, and harsh New England weather conditions to help with longterm reliability and performance.

The units also include advanced crosswalk illuminators that actively light the crosswalk area when pedestrians are present, making people in the roadway significantly more visible to approaching motorists.

Idle thoughts: Imagine this car parking in this space

January 4, 2026 by Bob Brown

Saw this car with the license plate “IDLE” at Roche Bros. in Wellesley’s Linden Square. Couldn’t help but think how things might play out if the operator dared park at a spot in town with one of these “Idle Free” warning signs.

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Wellesley, Mass., public transportation options

This page was updated Dec. 2025.

Wellesley transportation options

MWRTA Route 1 bus

The MetroWest Regional Transit Authority (MWRTA) services Route 9 from the Natick Mall to Woodland MBTA Station, including MathWorks Apple Hill & Lakeside, and MassBay Wellesley.

For questions or additional information, contact MWRTA via info@mwrta.com) or by calling 508-935-2222.

MWRTA Hospital shuttle

Do you need a ride to a medical appointment in the Boston area? MetroWest Regional Transit Authority’s (MWRTA) hospital shuttle service provides door-to-door service for Wellesley residents to:

West Roxbury V.A.
Dana Farber
Jamaica Plain V.A.
Beth Israel
N.E. Baptist
Joslin Clinic
Brigham & Women’s
New England Deaconess

To schedule a ride call the MWRTA Reservations Call Center at 508-820-4650, Monday through Friday.

The shuttle service operates every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8:30am–6pm. Shuttle riders must complete and submit the registration form to 15 Blandin Ave., Framingham, MA 01702 or drop it off at the Tolles Parsons Center. Information on fares here. To learn more about this shuttle service, please contact the MWRTA 508-820-4650.

CatchConnect

MWRTA CatchConnect is a curb-to-curb transit system designed with flexibility in mind. Trips must be booked when you are ready for a ride, which is provided on a first come, first served basis. New customers will receive a $3 promotional credit upon signup. Catch Connect fares are paid through the Catch App at a flat rate of $2.00 per trip. More information on fares here.

Service hours are Monday-Friday from 6:45am-6:45pm. To get started with this program, either download the MWRTA CATCH app on your smartphone or call 508-283-5083. If you have any questions, please email info@mwrta.com

Wellesley Council on Aging bus

The Wellesley Council on Aging (COA) transportation services are available Monday through Friday.

For more information, please reach out to the COA at (781) 235-3961 or coa@wellesleyma.gov.

Wellesley, Mass. is home to three commuter rail stations, all of which are on the Framingham/Worcester line.

Wellesley Square

Address: 1 Grove St., Wellesley, MA
Parking: Tailby Lot, 103 Linden St, Wellesley, MA
Number of spaces: 224

Wellesley Farms

Address: 90 Croton St., Wellesley, MA
Parking: 90 Croton St., Wellesley, MA
Number of spaces: 190

Wellesley Hills

Address: 341 Washington St.
Parking: 341 Washington St.
Number of spaces: 55

Shuttle buses to replace parts of Framingham/Worcester commuter rail line through Wellesley in November

October 26, 2025 by admin

On the Framingham/Worcester Commuter Rail Line:

The MBTA and Keolis will continue track and signal upgrade work on the Framingham/Worcester Commuter Rail Line in November.

Framingham/Worcester Line service will be suspended between South Station and Framingham during the weekends of Nov. 1 – 2 and Nov. 8 – 9.

A diversion schedule will be available on mbta.com.

Free and accessible local and express shuttle bus service will replace trains between Worcester and Framingham:

Local Shuttle: Shuttle buses will make all stops between Worcester and Framingham: Worcester, Grafton, Westborough, Southborough, Ashland, and Framingham.
Passengers traveling between Worcester and Framingham on local shuttle buses should expect 40 extra minutes of travel time.
Express Shuttle: Shuttle buses will operate directly between Worcester and Framingham.
Express shuttle buses between Worcester and Framingham will arrive in about the same amount of time as regular train service.

A dedicated diversion schedule will be available on mbta.com.

· Free and accessible shuttle bus service will replace train service between Framingham and South Station. There will be four shuttle routes available during this closure.

· Shuttle Bus Route 1 will operate between Framingham, West Natick, Natick Center, Wellesley Square, Wellesley Hills, and South Station.

· Shuttle Bus Route 2 will operate between Wellesley Hills, Riverside on the Green Line D Branch for connections to the subway, Auburndale, West Newton, Newtonville, Boston Landing, and South Station.

· Shuttle Bus Route 3 will operate between Framingham, West Natick, Natick Center, Wellesley Square, Wellesley Hills, and Back Bay.

· Shuttle Bus Route 4 will operate between Wellesley Hills, Riverside on the Green Line D Branch for connections to the subway, Auburndale, West Newton, Newtonville, Boston Landing, and Back Bay.

· There will be no shuttle bus stops at Wellesley Farms and Lansdowne.

· Passengers who typically board at Wellesley Farms should instead travel to Riverside.

· Passengers who typically board at Lansdowne should instead travel to Kenmore (which is about a quarter mile or a six-minute walk) for shuttle bus service or to connect to the Green Line B, C, and D Branches for further Red Line connections toward South Station.

· Passengers should also note that Commuter Rail service between Worcester and Framingham will be fare-free during this service change.

· Passengers are encouraged to budget ample extra travelling time during these weekends. Express shuttle bus options operate up to 20 minutes longer when compared to regular Framingham/Worcester Line train service, and local shuttle bus options operate up to 70 minutes longer when compared to regular Framingham/Worcester Line train service

Wellesley’s Weston Road Nighttime Paving Show

October 1, 2025 by admin

Wellesley photographer Beth Shedd shared after dark photos from what she calls the “Weston Road Paving Show,” as the town moves ahead on its big reconstruction project.

“We are so grateful for the crews working throughout the night to help bring this project to its completion. Had the nicest chats with the teams who were hauling, digging and protecting us up here in the Weston Road neighborhood…,” she wrote.

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A hole lotta repair work on Wellesley’s Linden Street

July 9, 2025 by Bob Brown

While most of the construction work on Weston Road is taking place near Rte. 9, the Weston Road/Linden Street intersection is also getting in on the action this week.

National Grid is conducting emergency repair work on Linden Street near Weston Road. As a result, the Wellesley Police Department reports that traffic has been limited to westbound only on Linden between Crest Road and Weston Road. Detours are in place, and officers are on scene.

We’ve been able to dodge the area, but thankfully Swellesley reader Kevin McDonald was able to share some photos of the scene.