Project advisories
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Eliot Bridge Barge Relocation Advisory 11/3/26, Open PDF file, 228.16 KB (English, PDF 228.16 KB)
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Eliot Bridge Pedestrian Advisory 9/4/26, Open PDF file, 337.08 KB (English, PDF 337.08 KB)
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Eliot Bridge Barge Relocation Advisory 7/10/26, Open PDF file, 206.6 KB (English, PDF 206.6 KB)
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Eliot Bridge Project Advisory 1/20/25, Open PDF file, 512.3 KB (English, PDF 512.3 KB)
Look-ahead: November 8 - November 21, 2026
Travel impacts
The Contractor has altered the roadway and sidewalks to conform with the Phase 2C 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 the topside of the Eliot Bridge and the underside accessed from the water. Work will take place Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. No operations will take place on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, for Veterans Day. Operations will include the following:
- Install brick veneer
- Brick repairs on the south bridge wall
- Replace existing navigation lighting and conduits on the north side
- Underside concrete chipping and framework repairs (center arch to remain closed)
- Pedestrian tunnel work
Overall project status
Phase 2C 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 day, 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.