Overnight lane closure set for Route 1 at Industrial Drive
MassDOT will close a southbound lane of Route 1 at Industrial Drive in Danvers from 9 p.m. Friday to 3 a.m. Saturday for urgent milling and paving after a large fuel spill. Large trucks won't be able to reach Industrial Drive during that time, though smaller vehicles can with police assistance.
The Town of Danvers announced Oct. 29 that the Massachusetts Department of Transportation will close a lane of Route 1 southbound at Industrial Drive overnight on Friday, Oct. 30.
The closure will run from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. the following morning to allow crews to perform urgent roadway milling and paving. MassDOT said the work is needed because of a recent large fuel spill at the location.
During the closure, large trucks and large vehicles will not be able to access Industrial Drive. Smaller vehicles and passenger vehicles will be able to get through with police detail assistance. The work is being done under the MassDOT Accident Recovery Program, with signage and law enforcement details in place to guide drivers through the area.
MassDOT advised drivers to expect delays, reduce speed and use caution. All scheduled work is weather dependent and subject to change without notice.
For real-time updates, travelers can download the Mass511 mobile app or visit Mass511 for live traffic conditions, where they can also view cameras, travel times and project information, and subscribe to text or email alerts. Drivers can also dial 511 and select a route for conditions, or follow @MassDOT on X for regular updates.
Source: Town of Danvers (Danvers Public Works) announcement, October 29, 2026.
Checked against the record: before publication this article was automatically compared with the original announcement.
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