? Route 3 Construction in Plymouth County: April–May 2026 Traffic Impacts

PLYMOUTH COUNTY, MA — Drivers traveling along Route 3 in Plymouth County should prepare for ongoing construction activity through April and May 2026, with the most significant impacts centered in Plymouth near Exit 13.

? Major Project: Jordan Road Bridge Repairs (Exit 13 – Plymouth)

Night work reported near Route 3 Exit 22: While MassDOT hasn’t officially listed a major construction contract specifically at Exit 22 for April–May 2026, drivers have observed overnight lane closures and crews working at night near Exit 22, typically between ~8 PM and ~5 AM, which may be due to routine maintenance, resurfacing touch‑ups, sign work, or post‑incident repairs. Local police and crews are on site periodically, so expect short delays if traveling through that area after dark.

The most impactful construction zone is located at the Jordan Road overpass, which carries local traffic over Route 3 near Exit 13.

• Type: Structural bridge repairs and upgrades
• Timeline: Through May 2026
• Work Hours: Typically 9:00 PM – 5:00 AM
• Impacts: Lane closures, traffic shifts, police details

This project remains the primary source of Route 3 traffic delays in Plymouth County this spring.

?️ District 5 Bridge Improvement Program

This project is part of a larger MassDOT bridge bundle across southeastern Massachusetts.

• Overnight lane closures
• Work zones may shift
• Minimal daytime disruption, but possible morning delays

? Highway Sign Modernization

Drivers may notice new overhead signs being installed along Route 3 as part of a statewide upgrade.

• Shoulder closures
• Occasional nighttime lane closures

⚠️ Safety System Maintenance (Exit 13)

Short-term work continues to maintain wrong-way driver detection systems.

• Overnight lane closures
• Short duration impacts

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? What Drivers Should Expect

• Nighttime delays near Exit 13
• Police-directed traffic
• Narrow lanes and reduced speeds
• Possible early morning congestion

? Bottom Line

The only major active construction zone on Route 3 in Plymouth County right now is in Plymouth near Exit 13.

All other work is intermittent and less disruptive.

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