Sagamore Bridge

Repairs to the aging Sagamore Bridge during the spring have slowed traffic leaving Cape Cod to a crawl most nights and backed it up for miles on Sundays, culminating in a Mother's Day morass when the stalled line of cars stretched past multiple exits on Route 6 and triggered all-day gridlock on nearby Route 6A. "Whoever conceived of this plan should be fired," said Anne Kilguss, a Boston social worker and psychotherapist with a second home in...

The drive between Boston and Cape Cod can be 60-plus miles of nightmare, depending on the time of day and road conditions, as surprised commuters discovered on Mother's Day, when construction allowed only limited access to the Sagamore Bridge. That work should wind down by the end of the month, but seasonal slowdowns await. So it's disappointing that a plan to extend weekend service on the MBTA's Middleboro commuter rail line to Hyannis this summer has been shelved for now. The Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority's decision to wait until next year seems reasonable, based on the need to make...

The drive between Boston and Cape Cod can be 60-plus miles of nightmare, depending on the time of day and road conditions, as surprised commuters discovered on Mother's Day, when construction allowed only limited access to the Sagamore Bridge. That work should wind down by the end of the month, but seasonal slowdowns await. So it's disappointing that a plan to extend weekend service on the MBTA's Middleboro commuter rail line to Hyannis this summer has been shelved for now. The Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority's decision to wait until next year seems reasonable, based on the need to make...

Repairs to the aging Sagamore Bridge during the spring have slowed traffic leaving Cape Cod to a crawl most nights and backed it up for miles on Sundays, culminating in a Mother's Day morass when the stalled line of cars stretched past multiple exits on Route 6 and triggered all-day gridlock on nearby Route 6A. "Whoever conceived of this plan should be fired," said Anne Kilguss, a Boston social worker and psychotherapist with a second home in...

Construction on the Sagamore Bridge and heavy traffic coming from Cape Cod caused long delays into the night Sunday on Route 6 and its feeder roads, according to State Police. According to the Department of Transportation, construction on the Sagamore Bridge, which began Sunday and restricts westbound traffic to one lane, is expected to continue through Saturday. At around 5:30 p.m., according to State Police Trooper Thomas Murphy, traffic was backed up for 7 miles from the Sagamore Bridge and for 2 miles from the Bourne Bridge.

Construction on the Sagamore Bridge and heavy off-Cape traffic is causing long delays on Route 6 and its feeder roads, according to Sandwich police. According to the Department of Transportation, construction on the Sagamore Bridge that began Sunday and restricts westbound traffic to one lane is expected to continue through Saturday. Sandwich Police Detective Robert Burn said cars have been backed up in front of the station on Route 6A, three miles away from the Sagamore Bridge, for hours.

The Army Corps of Engineers shut down the Cape Cod Canal for about four hours after two endangered North Atlantic right whales were spotted in the waterway. A spokesman for the Corps tells the Cape Cod Times (http://bit.ly/s4lykS) the whales were spotted at about 9 a.m. on Monday. Two government ships watched the whales, which were last seen heading east in a strong current near the Sagamore Bridge, most likely exiting into Cape Cod Bay. The canal was reopened at 1 p.m. Right whales are federally protected.

For thousands of visitors, going to Cape Cod over Memorial Day weekend was much easier and more pleasant than heading home. The new $60 million flyover, which erased the hated rotary at the base of the Sagamore Bridge, smoothed Cape-bound travel on Friday and Saturday. But drivers returning from the Cape Monday found themselves in a worse-than-usual traffic nightmare, with backups that stretched as far as 17 miles to Yarmouth at midafternoon. To avoid a repeat this summer, state transportation officials said yesterday they plan to install electronic signs urging vacationers...

How to get there Cape Codder Resort & Spa is about 95 miles from Boston. Take Route 93 south to Route 3 south. Follow Route 3 toward Cape Cod. Cross over the Sagamore Bridge onto Route 6 east (Mid-Cape Highway). Follow Route 6 for approximately 20 miles to exit 6 (Route 132/Hyannis). Merge right off the ramp onto Route 132. Cape Codder Resort & Spa is approximately one mile on the right before the intersection of Route 132 and Bearse's Way. Cape Codder Resort & Spa 1225 Iyanough Road, Hyannis508-771-3000 or 888-297-2200 www.capecodderresort.com Rooms...

Wingscorton Farm Inn 11 Wing Boulevard (off Route 6A) East Sandwich 508-888-0534 What we liked most: That our dog had the run of the place, no leash required. What we liked least: A somewhat sagging mattress and curtains that let in too much light in the morning. What surprised us: That the nearby private beach follows town law prohibiting dogs between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., but that at least off season, it didn't seem to matter.

Construction on the Sagamore Bridge and heavy traffic coming from Cape Cod caused long delays into the night Sunday on Route 6 and its feeder roads, according to State Police. According to the Department of Transportation, construction on the Sagamore Bridge, which began Sunday and restricts westbound traffic to one lane, is expected to continue through Saturday. At around 5:30 p.m., according to State Police Trooper Thomas Murphy, traffic was backed up for 7 miles from the Sagamore Bridge and for 2 miles from the Bourne Bridge.

Construction on the Sagamore Bridge and heavy off-Cape traffic is causing long delays on Route 6 and its feeder roads, according to Sandwich police. According to the Department of Transportation, construction on the Sagamore Bridge that began Sunday and restricts westbound traffic to one lane is expected to continue through Saturday. Sandwich Police Detective Robert Burn said cars have been backed up in front of the station on Route 6A, three miles away from the Sagamore Bridge, for hours.

The Army Corps of Engineers shut down the Cape Cod Canal for about four hours after two endangered North Atlantic right whales were spotted in the waterway. A spokesman for the Corps tells the Cape Cod Times (http://bit.ly/s4lykS) the whales were spotted at about 9 a.m. on Monday. Two government ships watched the whales, which were last seen heading east in a strong current near the Sagamore Bridge, most likely exiting into Cape Cod Bay. The canal was reopened at 1 p.m. Right whales are federally protected.

DENNIS - We didn't come in search of clams, T-shirts, or sun. As a brilliant fall afternoon blazed, we clicked off our laptops and headed south on Route 3 for a taste of Cape Cod in autumn. Sailing over the Sagamore Bridge at an impressive 45 miles per hour, it was hard not to feel elated. Why visit New England's summer playground when the party's over? This time of year the light is softer, the air is sweeter, and it's possible to slip into a wine bar, catch a show, and have a gastronomic experience without the scrum of the Cape in July.

SAGAMORE - Business at Johnson Electric Supply on State Road used to grind to a halt every summer weekend. On Friday afternoons, traffic backed up from the Sagamore Bridge rotary - about a mile away - to the business's driveway. The jam left Johnson's delivery trucks with nowhere to go, and contractors wary of gridlock stayed away. But five years ago, the state replaced the notorious rotary with a $60 million "flyover," sending Route 3 traffic directly onto the bridge over the Cape Cod Canal.

For thousands of visitors, going to Cape Cod over Memorial Day weekend was much easier and more pleasant than heading home. The new $60 million flyover, which erased the hated rotary at the base of the Sagamore Bridge, smoothed Cape-bound travel on Friday and Saturday. But drivers returning from the Cape Monday found themselves in a worse-than-usual traffic nightmare, with backups that stretched as far as 17 miles to Yarmouth at midafternoon. To avoid a repeat this summer, state transportation officials said yesterday they plan to install...

How to get there Sandwich is about 60 miles south of Boston, or slightly more than an hour's drive. Take Interstate 93 south to Route 3 south to the Sagamore Bridge. Across the bridge, take Route 6 east, then exit 1 onto Route 6A toward Sandwich. Where to stay Spring Garden Inn 578 Route 6A, E. Sandwich 508-888-0710 www.springgarden.com Styled after a knotty-pine Cape cottage, with views of Scorton River. Picnic tables, grills, and pool.