DARTMOUTH - The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing it will be performing overnight bridge maintenance operations on the Highland Avenue Bridge located over I-195 eastbound and westbound in Dartmouth.  The work will take place on Tuesday, September 6, and on Wednesday, September 7, during overnight hours from 7:30 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. the following morning.  All work is expected to be completed by 5:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 8.

Traffic management will consist of temporary alternating lane shifts and restrictions, and police details, as needed.   The contractor will begin work on I-195 eastbound on Tuesday, September 6, by taking the low-speed lane and the breakdown lane, and then as work progresses, switch to the high-speed lane later that night. The same order of lane takings will be in place for work on I-195 westbound on Wednesday, September 7.

Drivers who are traveling through the affected areas should expect delays, reduce speed, and use caution. 
 
All scheduled work is weather dependent and/or may be impacted due to an emergency situation.