Public Meeting Notice  Boston - Bowker Overpass Bridge superstructure replacement and widening

Purpose:

The purpose of this meeting is to share updates on construction progress with the community. The project team will also present on the upcoming stages of construction. All residents, local business owners, and interested commuters are invited to attend. Meeting attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions after the presentation.

Proposal:

Construction began in the summer of 2025 and is expected to be completed in 2029. The project consists of replacing and widening the bridge superstructure of the existing Bowker Overpass bridge that spans over I-90, MBTA’s Worcester Commuter Rail Line, and Ipswich Street and reconfiguring the ramps to and from Commonwealth Avenue. The project includes bridge widening to the west and the elimination of the existing down ramp structure that spans the Muddy River to Commonwealth Avenue. The project will provide bridge and roadway safety improvements, increase vertical clearance, improve seismic resiliency, and enhance the public realm with improved connections for all users to the adjacent Charlesgate and Back Bay Fens parklands. MassDOT will continue to use staged construction to maintain traffic and to accommodate utilities during construction. One sidewalk will remain open for pedestrians with signage for navigation.

MassDOT provides translation, interpretation, and other reasonable accommodations upon request. Requests should be made at least ten (10) business days prior to the event. Please contact MassDOT’s Highway Project Accommodations office at MassDOTHighwayProjectAccommodations@dot.state.ma.us for your accommodation needs.

In the event of inclement weather, a cancellation announcement will be posted on this website.