SUNDERLAND, Mass. (WWLP) – Old Amherst Road in Sunderland will be closed to through traffic Thursday and Tuesday.

The closure is due to paving operations in the area. According to the Sunderland Police Department, only local traffic will have access to the road while paving is taking place.

MAP: Old Amherst Road in Sunderland

All other drivers are being asked to avoid the area.