August 28, 2025

Building Collapse Disrupts Traffic on Main Street in Hopkinton

News Summary

A building collapse during demolition work in Hopkinton, Massachusetts caused major traffic disruptions on Main Street. The south-facing wall of the former Hopkinton Drug building collapsed unexpectedly, sending debris into the street and onto sidewalks. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, but the incident coincided with peak school dismissal times, leading to heavy foot traffic. Traffic control measures were implemented, allowing one lane to reopen by late afternoon. The construction company responsible will be held liable for the damages, as cleanup operations continue.

Hopkinton, Massachusetts experienced a significant disruption to traffic on Main Street Wednesday following a building collapse during demolition work. The incident occurred at approximately 2:43 p.m. at the former Hopkinton Drug building located at 52 Main Street.

The demolition was already in progress when a portion of the south-facing wall unexpectedly collapsed, sending debris onto the sidewalk and into the busy street below. Footage from the scene depicted a partially fallen structure impacting both the construction fence and the roadway, posing a risk to nearby pedestrians and drivers.

In response to the emergency, local police issued warnings to motorists to steer clear of Main Street and seek alternate routes. Traffic was severely impacted as the mishap coincided with peak dismissal times for local high and middle schools, resulting in heavy foot traffic in the area. Emergency services set up a traffic control operation, which restricted Main Street to one open lane for vehicles as crews worked to assess the situation.

First responders, including police and fire personnel, utilized specialized video and audio equipment to search for any potential victims trapped beneath the rubble. Fortunately, it was confirmed that no injuries occurred as a result of the collapse. However, the incident did result in knocked-over street signs and a disrupted walk signal at the intersection with Cedar Street.

Town officials have indicated that the construction company responsible for the demolition will be held accountable for damages incurred to municipal property due to the wall collapse. Cleanup operations began promptly, with crews managing to move the debris from Main Street back onto the construction site, allowing one lane to reopen around 4:30 p.m.

The demolition permit for the redevelopment project, which is being overseen by Boston-based Parsons Commercial Group and Brendon Properties, was granted on July 17. Work commenced shortly after permit approval at 9 a.m. on the same day as the accident, focusing initially on the northern side of the building adjacent to a parking lot.

Prior to commencing demolition, crews had erected safety measures around the perimeter of the property in early August to prevent accidents, including fencing and water socks to manage any potential debris. Despite these preparations, the unexpected collapse highlighted the inherent risks associated with such construction activities.

The overall timeline for the mixed-use redevelopment project is estimated to take approximately 16 to 18 months. As the situation develops, additional information will be made available to the public regarding the ongoing response and implications of the incident.

This remains an evolving story, and updates will be provided as new information emerges regarding both the immediate incident and the future of the redevelopment project at 52 Main Street.

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