Bridge inspection work to take place on Charles Braga Bridge in Fall River, Somerset

FALL RIVER/SOMERSET – The Massachusetts Department of Transportation has announced it will be conducting daytime bridge inspection operations on the Charles Braga Bridge carrying I-195 over the Taunton River in Fall River and Somerset.

The work will take place on Friday, March 4, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

The right lane on I-195 eastbound will be temporarily closed during the work. Two travel lanes will remain open in the eastbound direction at all times.

Standard temporary traffic control management operations will be utilized including police details.

Drivers who are traveling through the affected areas should expect delays, reduce speed, and use caution.

All scheduled work is weather dependent and/or may be impacted due to an emergency situation.