Project Advisories
Look-ahead August 4, 2025 – August 15, 2025
Travel Impacts
The Contractor has altered the roadway and sidewalks to conform with the Phase 2A traffic pattern. Work underneath the bridge will require the center arch to be closed to boat traffic. Periodic closures of the pedestrian underpasses continue. Please be aware that either the East or West pedestrian tunnel may be closed during operations; at no time will both underpasses be closed simultaneously.
Operations
Over the next two weeks, the Contractor will be working on top of the Eliot Bridge and underneath the bridge from the water. Work will take place Monday to Friday from 7 AM to 4 PM. Operations will include:
- Removal, repointing, and replacement of deteriorated brick veneer on the north parapet
- Northside concrete sidewalk widening and reinforcement for stability and longevity (southside sidewalk to remain open)
- Repair northside bricks and reconstruct granite capstones and end posts
- Underside beam repairs and concrete chipping (center span to remain closed)
Project Status
Phase 2A construction is underway.
Travel tips
Please take care to pay attention to all signage as it is posted. Police details, changes in lane markings, temporary controls such as barriers and traffic cones, signage, and other tools will be used throughout the project to control traffic and create safe work zones within the project limits. Please be aware that either the East or West pedestrian tunnel may be closed during operations; at no time will both underpasses be closed simultaneously.
Construction and traffic management
The roadway over the Eliot Bridge will remain open during construction. During peak hours, two travel lanes will remain open in each direction utilizing lane shifts and temporary barriers. Pedestrian access will be maintained on one side of the bridge and will entail a pedestrian detour route.
The bridge spans over the Charles River seeing heavy marine traffic throughout the day. The contractor will be required to occupy only one span over the water at a time, leaving the other two spans open for marine traffic.
Work will take place eight hours a days, five days a week. No work will be done on weekends, holidays, or the day before or the day after a holiday without approval by the Engineer.