Maintenence and traffic updates - General Edwards Drawbridge bridge replacement

Updates on traffic impacts and maintenance.

What is happening?

As of August 28, 2025, two travel lanes have been restored on Route 1A northbound at the General Edwards Drawbridge between Revere and Lynn. This adjustment has been made by MassDOT to help minimize traffic impacts during the weekday afternoon peak commute.

Necessary structural repair work will continue, requiring temporary left lane closures on Route 1A northbound and southbound during off-peak hours.   

Travel impacts and work schedule

• Temporary left lane closures on Route 1A northbound and southbound are anticipated during off-peak hours to support ongoing repair work. Route 1A northbound is now operating with two travel lanes restored during peak commute times.
• Work is scheduled to take place during off-peak traffic hours.

For more information regarding this work, please view this linked presentation.

Travel tips

Those traveling through the area may experience delays, should reduce speed, and use caution.

For more information on traffic conditions, travelers are also encouraged to:

• Dial 511 and select a route to hear real–time conditions.
• Visit Mass511, a website which provides real-time traffic and incident advisory information and allows users to subscribe to text and email alerts for traffic conditions.
• Follow MassDOT on X (formerly known as Twitter) @MassDOT to receive regular updates on road and traffic conditions.
• Download MassDOT’s GoTime mobile app and view real-time traffic conditions before setting out on the road.