Below is an advisory from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation:
WOBURN, MA — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing that the New Boston Street Bridge opened on Thursday, September 3, 2026 at noon.
Temporary lane closures will be implemented as needed to complete remaining utility work associated with the project. Businesses and residents will continue to have full access to their properties.
This work is being conducted as part of a $23.6 million project to construct the New Boston Street Bridge over the MBTA’s Lowell Commuter Rail Line in Woburn.
Appropriate signage, law enforcement details, and advance message boards 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.
The schedule for this 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.
New Boston Street Bridge looking towards the South
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