Starting today, Douglas Blvd (Business Highway 2) will be closed at the East Francis St intersection, one block south of E Cloverland Dr (US Highway 2). Traffic to and from the downtown area will be detoured using Ayer St and Lake St. The detour is expected to remain in place for 2-3 weeks. The road closure is needed in order for the city to perform underground water, sewer, and storm sewer upgrades on East Francis Street between Lowell St and Greenbush St.