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Work on Winchester Center Station expected to close, detour roads downtown

The Winchester Center Station work has already closed downtown for a day, but residents should be aware of upcoming closures and detours from Feb. 18 to Feb. 20. FILE PHOTO

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The following was submitted by the MBTA:

From Tuesday, Feb. 18 to Thursday, Feb. 20, Winchester residents should be aware work is taking place in the downtown area for continuing work to the Winchester Center Station.

Crews are expected to be performing steel beam, platform, guardrail, and light pole installation at the Quill Rotary bridge, along the south side and on Laraway Road, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The schedule is subject to change in the event of inclement weather.

While work is taking place, the following closures and detours are anticipated:

• The southern section of the rotary will be closed between Church Street and Main Street.

• Laraway Road will be closed between the Quill Rotary and Waterfield Road.

• Traffic will be detoured via Church Street, Bacon Street, Mystic Valley Parkway, and Skillings

Winchester Center Station is receiving a complete renovation that will include structural repairs to improve safety, accessibility, and station capacity. The south half of the newly renovated Winchester Center Station is open for use of Inbound and Outbound Commuter Rail service.

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