Construction on Plum Island Drawbridge Starting 10/17
October 17, 2024Construction on Plum Island Drawbridge Starting 10/17
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has announced that there will be a temporary traffic pattern on the Plum Island Drawbridge beginning Thursday, October 17th in order to allow for structural repairs. This is a 24/7 alternating traffic pattern that is expected to last through December 16th to allow for these steel bridge repairs.
Temporary traffic control signals and barriers will remain in place, with a 24/7 signal-controlled, alternating traffic pattern on the bridge to allow crews to safely perform bridge structural repair activities underneath the bridge deck. One lane of traffic will be maintained at all times.
The repair work is being completed as part of an ongoing $7.7 million district-wide drawbridge operations and repair contract.
Appropriate signage and messaging will be in place to guide drivers through the work area. Drivers traveling through the affected area should expect delays, reduce speed, and use caution. All scheduled work is weather dependent and subject to change without notice.
For more information on traffic conditions, travelers are encouraged to:
Download the Mass511 mobile app or visit www.mass511.com to view live cameras, travel times, real-time traffic conditions, and project information before setting out on the road. Users can subscribe to receive text and email alerts for traffic conditions.
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.
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