Lane closures to take place this week on Braga Bridge in Fall River, Somerset, due to bridge inspection

FALL RIVER/SOMERSET – The Massachusetts Department of Transportation has announced it will be conducting routine bridge inspection operations on the Braga Bridge carrying I-195 over the Taunton River in Fall River and Somerset. The work is expected to be conducted daily from Monday, April 24, through Friday, April 28, during daytime hours from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Single lane closures of the right travel lane in the eastbound and westbound directions on I-195 will be required to perform the work. Lane closures will be performed in only one direction at a time as needed.

Traffic management will consist of standard temporary traffic control operations utilizing 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.