Project Advisories
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Open PDF file, 248.69 KB, Eliot Bridge River User Advisory 8/22/25 (English, PDF 248.69 KB)
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Open PDF file, 151.46 KB, Eliot Bridge Channel Closure Advisory 6/27/25 (English, PDF 151.46 KB)
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Open PDF file, 229.57 KB, Eliot Bridge Center Arch Closure 3/31/25 (English, PDF 229.57 KB)
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Open PDF file, 512.3 KB, Eliot Bridge Project Advisory 1/20/25 (English, PDF 512.3 KB)
Look-ahead September 1 – September 12, 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 Cambridge-side 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 except for Monday, September 1, 2025, when operations will cease for Labor Day. . Operations will include:
- Removal, repointing, and replacement of deteriorated brick veneer on the north parapet
- Northside concrete sidewalk widening, reinforcement and curing (southside sidewalk to remain open)
- Underside concrete chipping and repairs (Cambridge-side arch 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.