ELM STREET TRAFFIC CHANGES BEGINNING MONDAY, APRIL 29 IN WEST SPRINGFIELD
West Springfield, MA: Beginning, Monday, April 29, the Town of West Springfield will be implementing temporary traffic pattern changes in the area of Elm Street to accommodate the ongoing construction of the rotary at the intersection of Elm Street and Route 20 (Westfield Street).
As of Monday, heavy and commercial vehicles will be prohibited from traveling on Elm Street from Park Street to Kings Highway as well as Route 20 (Westfield Street) from Elm Street to Van Deene Avenue. It is anticipated that this truck exclusion will be in place through July 1. Only heavy or commercial vehicles with deliveries in the exclusionary zone will be permitted to travel in the area. All other heavy and commercial vehicles are encouraged to utilize Route 5 or Park Avenue for travel in the area. The attached map depicts the affected area and recommended alternate routes of travel.
All travelers are encouraged to avoid travel on Elm Street during this time to the extent possible. It is recommended that patrons of businesses on Elm Street utilize the municipal parking lots located on Central Street, which can be accessed via Van Deene Avenue, from Route 20 or Park Street.
If you have any questions regarding traffic changes, please contact Traffic Sergeant Mike Reed at (413) 263-3210, extension 263. For questions regarding the Elm Street construction project, please contact the Department of Public Works at (413) 263-3246.
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