Lanes Closing On I-93 In Quincy For Bridge Construction

QUINCY, MA — Starting Sunday, overnight construction will close lanes on Interstate 93 in both directions, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) announced. Between 9 p.m., and 5 a.m., there will be lane closures to allow crews and contractors to safely and effectively demolish concrete as part of the Robertson Street Bridge replacement project. The closures are expected to last until the morning of April 12.

In addition to the lane closures, there will be nightly short-term rolling roadblocks on I-93 and closures of Roberston Street to allow crews to safely remove bridge beams. But these parts of the project aren't expected to start until later in the Spring.

The existing bridge was constructed in 1958 and is currently safe for travel, but it's in poor condition, MassDOT said in a statement. The full scope of work for this project includes removing and replacing the existing bridge structure, installing a bicycle lane, improving sidewalks and wheelchair ramps, and resurfacing the roadway.

MassDOT encourages the public to be mindful of these impacts. Those driving through the area should slowdown and use caution. These operations are weather dependent and subject to change without notice.

For more information on traffic conditions travelers are encouraged to:

• Dial 511 before heading out onto the roadways and select a route to hear real-time conditions.
• Visit www.mass511.com, a website which provides real-time traffic and incident advisory information, access to traffic cameras, and allows users to subscribe to text and email alerts for traffic conditions.
• Follow MassDOT on Twitter @MassDOT to receive regular updates on road and traffic conditions.
• Download MassDOT’s GoTime mobile app and view real-time traffic conditions before setting out on the road.