Tagged: traffic

AAA is predicting that the roadways will be busy during the July 4th weekend. WATD’s Dan McCready reports. AAA Northeast South Shore July Fourth Celebrations

A temporary closure is in effect on Route 3 South in Plymouth. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) says the closure will be in effect beginning at 7:30 a.m. Monday and will remain in place “for several hours.” A detour will be in effect with motorists taking exit 15A to Samoset Street then turning right […]

Travelers have begun making their Memorial Day Weekend treks. WATD’s Dan McCready explains.  

While Thanksgiving week is one of the busiest travel times of the year, the holiday itself is not usually as hectic.   AAA Spokesman Mark Schieldrop tells WATD News that this day is also a good one to take a cruise.   Schieldrop says they have also seen increases in other means of travel such […]

Travelers are out in large numbers for the Thanksgiving holiday.   The Wednesday before Thanksgiving, is traditionally the busiest travel day of the year, and AAA Spokesman Mark Schieldrop  tells WATD News this year seems to be following that trend.   However, Schieldrop says that things have gotten a little easier.   In another bit […]

The Labor Day weekend may not officially be underway yet, but many folks are already taking to the roadways.   Mark Schieldrop, a Senior Spokesperson for AAA Northeast tells WATD News the uptick in air travel has been significant.   While travel would be traditionally wrapped up by Monday, Schieldrop says it may extend a […]

Crews were called to the scene of a Water Main Break  in Rockland. Rockland Police say the break took place in the area of Reservoir Park Dr. and Weymouth St. Motorists are being asked to avoid the area at this time.

Downed power lines have led to a road closure in Hanover. Fire officials say they were dispatched to 1136 Main St. with a box truck that took multiple utility lines down.   Motorists are being asked to avoid the area.

The South Shore Bear’s summertime journey continues. Cohasset Police stopped traffic in some areas Monday as their “furry friend” made his way through Border St., South Main St., 100 Pond St., Clay Spring, Chief Justice Cushing Highway, Stop and Shop, Chittenden Lane, Fairoaks, Dunkin Donuts, CHOPS, Rose Hill, and King St. and was last seen […]

The Powder Point Bridge in Duxbury will be closed beginning Friday. Town officials say the closure is needed for ongoing bridge repairs. The bridge will be closed to both vehicles and pedestrians.