ORANGE — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) will be conducting milling and resurfacing work on a section of Daniel Shays Highway (Route 202) from the New Salem town line to the Athol town line in Orange.

The work is scheduled to begin at the New Salem town line on Tuesday, Sept. 5, and will continue through early October.

MassDOT advises that drivers may encounter delays while alternating one-way traffic is allowed through the work zone.

All work is weather dependent and may change without notice. Signs and traffic control measures will be used to guide drivers through the work zone. Those traveling through the area should reduce speed and use caution.

For more details on traffic conditions, travelers can:

■Download the Mass511 mobile app or visit mass511.com to view live cameras, real-time traffic conditions and project information before setting out on the road. Users can subscribe to receive text and email alerts.

■Dial 511 and select a route to hear real-time conditions.

■Follow @MassDOT on X, (formerly known as Twitter), to receive regular updates on road and traffic conditions.