Roundabout Project About to Get ‘Down and Dirty’

The ongoing reconstruction of Rt. 44/118 is about to get “down and dirty,” according to Rehoboth selectman Rob Johnson. The highly traveled and dangerous intersection, which has been the site of several crashes, will be converted into a traffic roundabout.

The $4 million project will involve utility pole upgrades, drainage improvements, roadway lighting, pedestrian and bicycle accommodations, and traffic signal removal, according to District 5 Highway Division of MassDOT. The project is broken up into four stages, each with its own long-term Traffic Management Plan. Drivers who are traveling through the area are advised to expect delays, reduce speed, and to use caution.

“If you think it’s bad now, it’s going to get worse,” Johnson said at the October 10 selectmen meeting. The work is being conducted from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m Monday thru Friday. Town officials expect the project to be completed in July 2025.