MIDDLEBORO — Now that test trains for the MBTA South Coast Rail Project are in operation, the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority has informed there are several construction projects along the route that residents should be aware of. 

Construction and punch list work is underway along the Middleboro line, New Bedford Line and Fall River line right-of-way, as well at stations, layover sites and along the railroad route from Middleboro to New Bedford and Fall River.

The work will be completed Monday through Sunday, 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Construction workers will be installing signs and markings along roadways leading to the South Coast Rail stations in Middleboro, Taunton, Fall River and New Bedford. The address of the Middleboro station is 161 South Main Street. 

Sign installation work will be completed on weekdays between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

In addition, enhancements will be made to grade crossing striping at all the South Coast Rail railroad grade crossings from Middleboro to Fall River and New Bedford. This work will be completed Sunday through Thursday from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Test trains, which can reach maximum speeds of 79 miles per hour, began in operation on Monday, June 17, according to the MBTA.