MassDOT Advisory: Fall River and Somerset

Daytime Bridge Maintenance Operations on the Braga Bridge

Work will begin on Monday, March 14, and will be conducted weekly from Monday through Friday during daytime hours from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Work will require temporary right lane closures on I-195 and is anticipated to be completed in three weeks

FALL RIVER/SOMERSET - The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing it will be conducting bridge maintenance operations on the Braga Bridge carrying I-195 over the Taunton River in Fall River and Somerset. The work is expected to begin on Monday, March 14, and will be conducted weekly from Monday through Friday during daytime hours from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  The work is anticipated to be completed in three weeks. 

The work will require temporary right lane closures on I-195 eastbound and westbound for the entire length of the bridge as follows:

•    The right lane on I-195 eastbound will be temporarily closed during the first week of work which is anticipated to begin on Monday, March 14. 

•    The right lane on I-195 westbound will be temporarily closed during the second week of work which is anticipated to begin on Monday, March 21.

•    Additional closures may be in place during the third week of work as needed.