Construction updates and traffic impacts for the Haverhill-Methuen Bridge Replacements project will be posted as they become available.
Advisories
Construction look-ahead: September 27 - October 10, 2026
This is a brief overview of construction operations and impacts for the Haverhill-Methuen Bridge Replacements Project. MassDOT will provide additional advisories as needed for high-impact work and changes to traffic configurations beyond those described below.
Current construction status
The project is currently in Stage 1 of construction. Current construction activities include bridge substructure construction and structural steel erection for I-495 and Industrial Ave stage 1 bridges. Please refer to the construction schedule for more details found within the About the project page.
Operations
Scheduled highway work will entail structural steel erection for the I-495 stage 1 bridge. Drivers should be mindful of the modified alignment of travel lanes along I-495 Southbound, Northbound, and Industrial Avenue to facilitate Stage 1 construction. This project utilizes a reduced work zone speed limit of 55mph on I-495 within the project limits. Motorists should be mindful and reduce speed while traveling through the active work zone.
Ongoing travel impacts
Over the next week, drivers should anticipate nightly lane closures within the work zones listed below.
I-495 Northbound and Southbound bridges
Work within the project area will entail:
- Temporary nightly lane closures as needed from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. on Monday, September 28 through Friday, October 2 within the area of Exit 105 to Exit 106. Nightly lane closures will continue the following week on Monday, September 21st through Friday, September 25th within the area of Exit 105 to Exit 106.
New Travel Impacts
Over the next two weeks, there are no new travel impacts.
Travel tips
Drivers should reduce speed and exercise caution. Appropriate signage, law enforcement details, and messaging will be in place to guide drivers through the work area.