Bridge maintenance on Braga Bridge in Fall River, Somerset, to last 3 weeks, cause lane closures

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

The work is expected to begin on Monday, March 14, and will be conducted weekly from Monday through Friday during daytime hours from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The work is anticipated to be completed in three weeks.

The work will require temporary right lane closures on I-195 eastbound and westbound for the entire length of the bridge as follows:

The right lane on I-195 eastbound will be temporarily closed during the first week of work which is anticipated to begin on Monday, March 14.

The right lane on I-195 westbound will be temporarily closed during the second week of work which is anticipated to begin on Monday, March 21.

Additional closures may be in place during the third week of work as needed.

Traffic management will consist of standard temporary traffic control operations utilizing police details. Two travel lanes will remain open at all times while maintenance operations are being conducted in the eastbound and westbound directions.

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.