Traffic and construction updates - Newton-Weston bridge replacement/rehabilitation at I-90/I-95

Overview of construction operations and impacts for the bridge replacement and rehabilitation project.

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Advisories

Current construction status

As of May 2025, Stage 1A construction continues.

Construction look-ahead July 7 – July 18, 2025

What is happening?

The contractor continues relocating utilities, constructing roadways and continues with bridge construction.

Travel Impacts

Over the next two weeks, drivers should expect lane closures on the highway, bridges, and on/ off ramps; rolling roadblocks; and road closures within the workzones listed below.

Look ahead map

Scheduled Work

I-90 over I-95 and the Charles River

Work within the project area around the bridge carrying I-90 over I-95 and the Charles River will entail:

  • Forming and pouring retaining wall barrier
  • Installing permanent piles for bridge foundations (pile driving - daytime)
  • Paving bridge approaches and ramps
  • Installation of temporary lighting
  • Installation of temporary barriers

I-90 Over the MBTA

Work within the project area around the bridge carrying I-90 over the MBTA will entail:

  • Forming and pouring of permanent bridge barrier. (Nightime)

Ramp A/B Over I-95 and the Charles River

Work within the project area around the bridge carrying I-90 ramp traffic over I-95 and the Charles River will entail:

  • Substructure concrete repairs

Ramp G Bridges

Work within the project area around the ramp bridges carrying I-95 north and south to I-90 eastbound will entail:

  • Installing excavation supports at the abutments (Pile Driving)
  • Installation of permanent abutment piles (pile driving - daytime and nighttime shifts)
  • Installing Drainage Structures
  • Construction of widened ramp embankments
  • Excavating new pier locations.

Work Hours

  • Daytime Hours: Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
  • Nighttime hours: Sunday through Friday from 8:30 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. as required

Travel Tips

Drivers should pay attention to all signage and move carefully through the work zone. Police details, lane markings, temporary barriers, traffic cones, signage, and other tools will be used to control traffic and maintain safe work zones.

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