Maplewood Avenue Bridge

Week of July 28: Work continues within the bridge closure limits on the south side. Construction activity is anticipated to include removal of the formwork behind the northern rail support slab and south side retaining wall reconstruction.
Bridge has re-opened to one-lane, inbound to downtown traffic. The westbound lane will remain closed throughout the summer. Pedestrian access will be maintained at all times via the northern sidewalk. The balance of the bridge work will continue on the south side through November as the contractor replaces the sidewalks and railings.
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Maplewood Ave. to Downtown:
Dennett Street to Downtown:
Downtown to Vaughan St. and east side of closure:
Downtown to points west of closure:
Maine to Downtown:
Maine to Downtown (missed Submarine Way):
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the construction hours?
- Monday-Friday, 7 am to 6 pm, although some work will need to be done at low tide, which will affect the project when work is being done on the culvert under the bridge.
- Will there be construction work on weekends?
- No weekend work is anticipated unless noticed in advance.
- Will vehicular traffic be able to use the bridge on weekends if construction is not taking place?
- No, the bridge will not allow vehicular traffic during the closure.
- Is there a preferred detour that will allow people to get into town?
- Maplewood Avenue traffic will be detoured to the Route 1 Bypass and Market Street.
Preconstruction Public Meeting was held on May 7, 2024. For the recording of the meeting, presentation and Q&A, please visit: 5.7.2024 Maplewood Avenue Bridge Project Preconstruction Meeting - YouTube and the meeting presentation.
Review the full plan here.
Project Description:
This is a rehabilitation of the bridge using an adhered lining system on the arch and reconstruction of the walls as necessary. This will allow the City to extend the lifespan of the bridge without the cost of an immediate full replacement. This rehabilitation work will also include reconstructing the sidewalks and replacing the bridge’s guard rails in the spring of 2025 and resurfacing of the roadway in the late summer of 2025. This repair work is intended to rehabilitate the bridge and make it suitable for use for at least another ten years.
Estimated Completion: June 2025 for substantial completion. Final by November.
Cost: $4,000,000.
Funding Source: Included in CIP FY24-29 with funding from bonds.
Designer/Contractor: HTA Engineering, Evroks Construction Co.