Advisories
MassDOT Advisory - General Edwards Drawbridge Median Barrier Replacement & Bridge Maintenance
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing that it will install a center median work zone on North Shore Road (Route 1A) in Revere and Lynn, across the General Edwards Drawbridge. This work zone will allow contractors to remove and replace the existing center median barrier, and complete additional bridge maintenance work. These activities are scheduled to begin on Sunday, August 17, and the work zone is expected to remain in place with construction activities continuing through the remainder of the 2025 construction season.
To read the full advisory, click here.
MWRA Advisory - Nightwork at the Lynnway & Hanson Street Intersection
The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority’s (MWRA) contractor, Bond Civil & Utility Construction of Medford, started nightwork at the Lynnway and Hanson Street intersection this week to replace a water service pipeline.
Work will continue in this area until approximately mid-October 2025 from 8:00PM to 5:00AM.
While work is underway, traffic lane restrictions and shifts will be in place; however, vehicles will continue to be able to travel through the area. Additionally, proper signage and police details will be on site to assist motorists.
Overnight Detours on Broadway Between Wyoma Square & Mayfair Street
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing temporary overnight detours on Broadway between Wyoma Square and Mayfair Street in Lynn. The detours will be in effect Sunday through Thursday nights, from 8:00pm-5:00am the following morning, starting July 27 through September 5.
These overnight detours are necessary to allow crews to safely and efficiently perform full-depth roadway reconstruction and paving. The work is part of a $4.9 million roadway reconstruction project on Broadway in Lynn.
Appropriate signage and law enforcement details will be in place to guide drivers through the work area during work operations.
Drivers traveling through the area should expect delays, reduce speed, and use caution. All scheduled work is weather dependent and subject to change without notice.
MassDOT Northern Strand Construction Schedule
To view the schedule for the Northern Strand construction happening in the City of Lynn and Town of Nahant, click here.
MassDOT Construction - Extended Closure of Navigational Channel
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing the United States Coast Guard (USCG) granted an extension of the temporary channel closure along the Saugus River where marine vessels will not have full access to travel under the Route 107 bridge to the Lynn or Saugus harbors. The channel closure, which went into effect on Tuesday, February 6, will remain in place as a partial closure through Wednesday, May 15 and is necessary to allow crews to safely and effectively install the new bascule bridge across the navigational channel.
While the work proceeds, the bascule span of the new bridge will be in the closed position. The clearance beneath the new span is approximately 16 feet above mean low water. Beginning on May 1, vessels able to safely navigate beneath the new bridge span without an opening will be free to do so upon communication with support vessels and the bridge tender. Mariners must request an opening of the temporary bridge from the bridge operator if needed for safe passage.
The channel closure will have no impact on pedestrian or vehicular travel along Route 107.
This work is part of a $99.3 million drawbridge replacement project. The project is currently expected to be completed in March 2026.
Drivers traveling through the affected areas should expect delays, reduce speed, and use caution. Appropriate signage, law enforcement details, and advanced message boards will be in place to guide drivers through the work area.
All scheduled work is weather dependent and/or may be impacted due to an emergency.