the ramp's still good. They're doing some construction on that bridge but its usually open. You can also take 2 to 190 to 290, takes about the same time, Google just doesnt account for the fact that the average speed on 2 is 70 and the average speed on 190 is 80. Actually come to think of it you might be better off, 495 gets bogged down with traffic.
UPDATE: We'll definitely need to make reservations, I just spoke with my parents and Aug 1-14 is restaurant week (weeks?) in Worcester. Going to need to get a final count and call, preferably today.
On the plus side you can get a 3 course meal for 2 for 23.11 (It's supposed to be 20.11 but w/e...)