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Massachusetts State Rep. Carole Fiola issues update on Charles Braga Bridge lighting removal
Residents have been asking and a local state rep issued an update on the Braga Bridge lighting situation.
Carole Fiola stated on social media that as many have noticed, the lights on the Braga bridge have been removed to be modified and retrofitted to fit the design of the new and final lighting that will adorn the bridge.
“MassDOT District 5 let me know that the existing lighting will remain removed/disabled until such time that the permanent lighting is in place and energized. The time frame for the outage is expected to be until spring 2026 per the contractor’s schedule. I’m looking forward to seeing our Bridge brightly lit with countless color combinations at that time.”
In May of last year, it was announced that safety improvements and electrical/lighting upgrades would be taking place in the area of the Braga Bridge in Fall River and Somerset.
PatsyLou2
May 2, 2024 at 4:24 pm
This is such a waste of money!!!
Jo
May 3, 2024 at 12:08 am
That representative is a wast of money
Steven Petrowski
May 2, 2024 at 8:44 pm
Is this a joke or something didn’t they just finish the lighting in the past 2 years for some crazy price
Chris
May 2, 2024 at 10:49 pm
What a freaking joke. All that money and a shit timeline!! Haha Lmao @ MA.
Kenneth Bettencourt
May 3, 2024 at 9:28 am
Millions will be spent on such…big waist of money..
Put money into speeding cameras to slow drivers down it will save life’s and bring in revenue!
Joanne
May 3, 2024 at 2:37 pm
They should consider work inside the city and stop wasting money on lights
John Doe
May 3, 2024 at 5:28 pm
Is this rep serious? Who even approved this when our schools are literally falling down. What a joke. I bet if this is looked into, we will find a tie to whoever approved this and the company getting funded.
Richard Duris
May 3, 2024 at 8:08 pm
How about neaw tarmac. FALL RIVER roads are in shameful condition 😕