Status
General construction activities are underway near and on the Westford and Gorham Street bridges. A temporary traffic signal has been installed at the intersection of Carlisle Street, Boston Road and Manning Road to facilitate the Gorham Street detour.
Typical work hours are weekdays from 7 AM to 3 PM and require occasional lane closures.
Weather and unexpected circumstances make all construction activities subject to change without notice, but we will do our best to keep you updated.
Westford Street Bridge Demolition Work Postponed
Due to unforeseen changes in the project schedule, the contractor has deemed it necessary to postpone the Westford Street Bridge demolition in Chelmsford previously announced to begin on November 3.
There will not be overnight lane closures in the area of the project at this time. The public will be notified when a new date to begin demolition is determined.
Phase I construction began June 2025
Phase I bridge detours on the Gorham and Westford Street Bridges began following the conclusion of the 2024-2025 school year in late June 2025.
During Phase I, each bridge is closed to vehicular traffic for 12 – 18 months. Pedestrian access will be maintained across each bridge during these closures. During the Phase I closures, bicycle access will be maintained on the Westford Street Bridge and detoured on the Gorham Street Bridge. A local detour route is implemented at each bridge (see maps of detour routes). When Phase I is completed, the bridges will reopen to all traffic.