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.

Advisories

Current construction status

As of September 2025, Stage 1B construction has begun.

Construction look-ahead October 4 - October 18, 2025

What is happening?

The contractor is continuing with roadway and bridge construction activities and bridge demolition operations.

Travel Impacts

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

Aerial view of work area denoting lane and ramp closures.

Scheduled Work

I-90 over Route 128 and the Charles River

Work within the project area around the bridge carrying I-90 over Route 128 and the Charles River will entail:

  • Placement of concrete pier footings and columns
  • Demolition of existing eastbound bridge structure (Daytime and Nighttime shifts)
  • Installing Support of Excavation Piles (Pile Driving – Daytime and Nighttime)
  • Approach Roadway Reconstruction and Drainage Installation

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)
  • Milling and paving operations on I-90 EB & WB. (Nighttime)

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 Drainage Structures
  • Construction of widened ramp embankments
  • Construction of retaining walls
  • Construction of Bridge Substructure Elements
  • Ramp K Permanent Alignment construction

Work Hours

  • Daytime Hours: Monday through Friday from 6 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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