Traffic moves at a crawl as a construction worker moves traffic cones at the intersection of Main Street, Amity Street, North Pleasant Street, and South Pleasant Street in Amherst, MA as roadwork progresses.
Work began on August 1 and is expected to run into mid to late September.
The project upgrades infrastructure and improves accessibility as part of a broader downtown renovation.
Crews will be on site weekdays from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. for six to eight weeks.
What to know right now:
- No parking on Main Street between Town Hall and Amity Street
- No parking on South Pleasant Street between Main Street and Spring Street
- Boltwood Avenue closed between Main Street and the Town Hall exit
Expect lane shifts and delays. Watch for posted detours and parking signs.




