Expect Pike closures this week as MassDOT repairs potholes

If you’re going to be traveling on the Mass. Pike this week, officials want you to be prepared for lane closures.

Starting 7 a.m. Wednesday, MassDOT will be repairing potholes on I-90 east and westbound in Weston, Natick, Framingham and Westborough.

Signs will be posted in areas that crews are working, but MassDOT encourages drivers to find alternate routes, if possible, to avoid potential delays.

When it comes to damage caused by potholes on the Mass Pike, the state is not responsible for paying property damage. But if a road defect reults in personal injury, the state will pay claims up to $4,000.

In 2017, MassDOT spent more than $1 million dollars repairing 8,500 potholes - and they're hoping to fill more before the year ends.

RELATED: MassDOT pothole map

Potholes can be reported to MassDOT by calling 857-DOT-INFO (857-368-4636) or 877-MA-DOT-GOV (877-623-6846) or by contacting MassDOT online. Potholes can also be reported to the State or local police who will contact MassDOT with the report.

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