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Heard on: Reading Police & Fire Dispatch · 1/14/2026 05:42 AM
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Reading to police and fire for informational purposes, Pearl Street is going to be closed from Willard Road to Briarwood Road with a crane across the road.
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Crane causes road closure on Pearl Street

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As discussed during the dispatch call, authorities in Reading reported that Pearl Street is temporarily closed between Willard Road and Briarwood Road due to a crane positioned across the roadway. Access through this area is currently unavailable.

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Briarwood Ave, Reading, MA 01867
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