The Massachusetts Department of Transportation will conduct testing of the Wrong-Way Vehicle Detection System on I-95 northbound and southbound Exit 6 and Exit 7 ramps in Attleboro and North Attleborough on Thursday, Aug. 20.
The overnight testing is scheduled to take place from 8 p.m. Thursday through 5 a.m. Friday,
Aug. 21, with the work anticipated to be completed by Friday morning, according to an announcement issued on Tuesday.
Temporary closures of the I-95 northbound and southbound Exit 6 and Exit 7 ramps will be implemented during the testing. Temporary traffic impacts, including lane and shoulder closures, may occur as needed. Police will assist with traffic control and safety operations.
Appropriate signage and messaging will be in place to guide motorists through the work zone. Drivers traveling through the area should expect delays, reduce their speed and use caution.
This announcement follows legislation co-sponsored by state Rep. Adam Scanlon (D-North Attleborough) in February 2025. An Act relative to wrong-way driving was signed into law as part of the FY2027 state budget and is funded to advance the use of technology designed to protect drivers and prevent potentially deadly wrong-way crashes, the announcement read.
“Wrong-way crashes are among the most frightening and dangerous incidents on our highways, and we have a responsibility to use every available tool to prevent them,” said Scanlon.
“I want to thank Councilor Donovan for bringing the idea for legislation around this issue to my attention,” Scanlon added. “I am proud that legislation I filed was signed into law as part of the FY2027 budget, and it is encouraging to see that work moving forward with testing here on I-95. This is an important step toward making our roads safer and protecting drivers from the devastating consequences of wrong-way driving.”
Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead and allow additional travel time while the testing is underway. All scheduled work is weather dependent and subject to change without notice.