Project Advisories
Look-ahead April 25, 2025 – May 9, 2025
Travel Impacts
The Contractor will alter the roadway and sidewalks to switch the traffic pattern from Phase 1 to Phase 2A (see graphics below). 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.
Phase 2A Roadway Configuration
Phase 2A Sidewalk Configuration
Operations
Over the next two weeks, the Contractor will be working on top of the Eliot Bridge and underneath the bridge from the water. The Contractor will begin preparing the area for Phase 2A. Work will take place Monday to Friday from 7 AM to 4 PM. Operations will include:
- Finishing median barrier work
- Temporary paving in the median area
- Concrete repairs and demo in the center arch
- Phase 2A traffic switch
- Phase 2A masonry work
Project Status
Phase 2A construction has commenced.
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.