Design Public Hearing FAQ
On July 23, 2026, MassDOT held a Design Public Hearing for the replacement of the Sagamore Bridge in Bourne. MassDOT accepted public comments and questions during the hearing and, following the hearing, through email, an online comment form, and U.S. mail. Please see the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document which summarizes MassDOT’s responses to common questions, comments, and topics of interest.
RFP and shortlisted firms
In September 2026, MassDOT published a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Sagamore Bridge Replacement Project and notified three firms/joint ventures that they are shortlisted for the project:
Cape Cod Constructors JV
- A joint venture with: Halmar International, LLC, D.W. White Construction, Inc., and SPS New England, Inc. In association with: Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. and T.Y. Lin International
Skanska Traylor Sagamore Joint Venture
- A joint venture with: Skanska USA Civil Northeast, Inc., and Traylor Bros., Inc. In association with: AECOM Technical Services, Inc., and VHB (Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc.)
Walsh Construction Company II, LLC
- In association with WSP USA, Inc.
View the Request for Proposals and further information on shortlisted firms.
Foundation load testing
MassDOT is carrying out a foundation load testing for the future construction of the replacement Sagamore Bridge in Bourne. Foundation load testing activities will be intermittent, limited to daytime hours on weekdays.
The work will include drilling shafts and driving piles into the ground to gather data in support of the foundation design of the future Sagamore Bridge. Foundation load testing will take place at four locations near the Sagamore Bridge: two north of the Cape Cod Canal and two south of the canal. Activities south of the Sagamore Bridge are starting first, in the area of the former Christmas Tree Shops location.
Residents and travelers may hear loud banging sounds associated with pile driving. The shaft drilling will generate less noise and will last for several months. “Work in Progress – Early Work for the New Sagamore Bridge” signs are placed near the site to inform the public of the work.
Environmental
The Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act Office issued a certificate on the Final Environmental Impact Report for the Cape Cod Bridges in April 2026. The Federal Highway Administration approved the project’s Final Environmental Impact Statement and issued a Record of Decision concluding the National Environmental Policy Act process in June 2026. These marked major milestones in advancing the replacement of the Cape Cod bridges.
