Route 2, Irene Flooding Damage, September 2011

Route 2, Irene Flooding Damage, September 2011
Originally uploaded by MassDOT

A portion of Route 2 that suffered significant damage due to flooding from Tropical Storm Irene remains closed from Mile Marker 21.6 in Florida to Mile Marker 27.5 in Charlemont.

MassDOT is committed to an accelerated repair process, beginning with slope stabilization in North Adams and Florida along with temporary repairs for a 3.5 mile segment of Route 2 in Savoy.

MassDOT anticipates bidding for accelerated construction contracts to complete the reconstruction of the roadway will begin immediately next week.

A Detour Route with local signage is listed below.

From North Adams:

Route 8, Adams, to Route 116 through Adams, Savoy, Plainfield, and Ashfield,

to Route 112 through Ashfield and Buckland,

to Route 2, East Charlemont.

Route 2, Florida-Savoy Bridge Damage, September 30, 2011

Route 2, Florida-Savoy Bridge Damage, September 30, 2011
Originally uploaded by MassDOT

Route 2 Bridge Damage from Tropical Storm Irene is seen at the Florida-Savoy line. MassDOT Secretary Richard A. Davey announced that work to reconstruct the six-mile section of Route 2 devastated by Tropical Storm Irene will begin in early October.

The roadway linking the communities of North Adams, Florida, Savoy, and Charlemont suffered major damage from the storm and flooding, making it impassable to traffic. Reconstruction is expected to cost $34.5 million and work under an accelerated bidding process will begin early next week. The roadway is expected to re-open to traffic by mid-December.

MassDOT has assembled a map showing the closed portion of Route 2 that suffered significant damage due to flooding from Tropical Storm Irene and outlining the current posted detour.

Route 2 is closed from Mile Marker 21.6 in Florida to Mile Marker 27.5 in Charlemont.

Route 2, Secretary Davey, September 30, 2011

Route 2, Secretary Davey, September 30, 2011
Originally uploaded by MassDOT

Damage from Hurricane Irene: MassDOT Secretary Richard A. Davey visiting Route 2 announced that work to reconstruct the six-mile section of Route 2 devastated by Tropical Storm Irene will begin in early October.

The roadway linking the communities of North Adams, Florida, Savoy, and Charlemont suffered major damage from the storm and flooding, making it impassable to traffic. Reconstruction is expected to cost $34.5 million and work under an accelerated bidding process will begin early next week. The roadway is expected to re-open to traffic by mid-December.

MassDOT has assembled a map showing the closed portion of Route 2 that suffered significant damage due to flooding from Tropical Storm Irene and outlining the current posted detour.

Route 2 is closed from Mile Marker 21.6 in Florida to Mile Marker 27.5 in Charlemont.

Barberry

Barberry
Originally uploaded by anslatadams

These shrubs are everywhere up here, coming up wild, not sure if they are native shrubs, I have seen people planting them as hedges. The berries are so beautiful and the birds love them. On this particular bush the leaves haven't turned yet because we really haven't had below 32 degree temps YET! Here it is Oct. 20th! Very unusual weather for this part of th country. Usually the leaves turn an orange color. Sometimes the berries are still on the shrubs when we get our first snow, when and if we DO get snow, I will try and get of shot of these beautiful red berries against the white of the snow.

Near the sugaring shack on the farm

Near the sugaring shack on the farm
Originally uploaded by anslatadams

North Adams, MA

Gold carpet

Gold carpet
Originally uploaded by anslatadams

North Adams, MA.

Fall foliage on a mountain

Fall foliage on a mountain
Originally uploaded by anslatadams

In North Adams, MA.