Inspection work on Braga Bridge Route 195 in Fall River, Somerset to cause multiple lane closures

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

The work will require single right and left lane closures in both the eastbound and westbound directions of Interstate 195. Traffic management will consist of standard temporary traffic control operations utilizing police details.

The work will be conducted weekdays, from Monday, September 13, through Friday September 24, during daytime hours from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

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.