Rt 2 Exit to 128 (95) – can we keep it?

Posted byRich Carlson 5 Comments on Rt 2 Exit to 128 (95) – can we keep it?

I just want to say that as a frequent commuter from Belmont to 95N via Rt 2W, that the diversion of traffic from the Haden ave on-ramp temporarily utilizing the breakdown lane for northbound 95 traffic has worked out beautifully.

This is probably the best traffic flow we’ve ever had at this important intersection.

It creates a natural flow for northbound AM traffic and a longer “runway” for slower southbound traffic. I would venture to say that traffic is flowing better now with one lane closed off than it ever has in the past. I suggested this a long time ago and was told it would (literally) take an act of congress to get this implemented. I guess Congress gives waivers for construction, but wouldn’t it just be grand if we could have this sensible, logical, functional ramp implementation even after we get back the missing left hand lane?

We can only dream……..But I suspect that’s all it is…a dream…

5 replies on “Rt 2 Exit to 128 (95) – can we keep it?”

  2. MassDOT was able to provide the following analysis of the traffic at the Westbound Route 2/128 interchange:

    To facilitate construction of the Route 2/I-95 Bridge Replacement Project at the interchange, Route 2 westbound has been reduced from 3 to 2 through lanes, and the breakdown lane between Hayden Avenue and the I-95 northbound on-ramp was converted to an auxiliary lane. The auxiliary lane provides some relief; however, the reduction of westbound through lanes reduces the level of service from C to D. Level of service D is considered acceptable.

    The traffic analysis reflects a slightly worse level of service under the current layout. I have asked MassDOT to provide a deeper analysis of the construction configuration

    Andrew Bettinelli
    Legislative Aide
    Office of State Senator William N. Brownsberger

    1. Clearly, there are days when the current configuration will be worse than the original configuration — you’re missing a lane — so that’s only natural – for it to come even close is a miracle, a miracle that would translate to significantly better service if we keep the configuration for Rt 128 N once the missing lane is restored.

    2. A further update from MassDOT regarding Rich’s suggestion:

      The MassDOT Highway Division and its design/build team will be evaluating various potential improvements for traffic flow throughout the Route 2/I-95 interchange as the project design progresses. The addition of a dedicated lane for traffic on Route 2 westbound exiting to I-95 northbound is one of the improvements under evaluation.

      Andrew Bettinelli
      Legislative Aide
      Office of State Senator William N. Brownsberger

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