A new Massachusetts Turnpike interchange in Blandford appears unlikely.
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation had suggested a couple of locations in the town after calls were made to consider breaking up a thirty-mile stretch of no exits on the Mass Pike.
Blandford residents shot down the question of constructing a new exit in an election last week by a close vote.
State Representative William Pignatelli tells The Berkshire Eagle the vote will be respected.
A possible interchange in Otis was previously eliminated from consideration.
(Photo Credit: Massachusetts State Legislature)