Inspections to take place for several days in Fall River on I-195, causing lane closures

FALL RIVER- The Massachusetts Department of Transportation has announced inspection of the tunnel on I-195 beneath Fall River City Hall and adjacent bridges on South Main Street, Third Street, and Fourth Street.

According to MassDOT, the work will be conducted on Monday, August 7 beginning at 9 p.m., and will continue nightly on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday nights between the hours of 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. All inspection work is expected to be completed by 5 a.m. on Friday, August 11.

The inspection work will require various lane and shoulder closures on I-195 to provide access to the structures. At all times, a minimum of one travel lane will be maintained on I-195.

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.