This earthen berm at Adams Road was replaced with a shock absorbing structure that meets current Federal Highway Administration standards.
Since new cable barrier was installed in the median to prevent head-on collisions, this is one location (MP 155) where a turnaround for emergency vehicles was constructed.
A right turn island was constructed at the Quincy/George exit where SR 281 and SR 283 intersect at Murphy's Corner.
The truck exit lane at the eastbound Winchester Safety Rest Area was widened.
The westbound Winchester Safety Rest Area truck lane was widened too.