he Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing it will be implementing temporary weight and lane restrictions on the I-195 Bridge located over Route 18 in New Bedford for vehicles over 23 tons, effective today Sunday, November 13.  

 

These restrictions are being put in place as a precautionary measure while substructure bridge repair work is ongoing.  

The weight restriction for vehicles over 23 tons in weight is expected to remain in place for several weeks until repairs are completed. 

Vehicles over 23 tons in weight will be restricted as follows:

 

I-195 eastbound truck detour
•    Take exit 26 to Route 18 southbound.
•    Follow Route 18 southbound to the ramp to Route 6 eastbound.
•    Follow Route 6 eastbound to Route 240 northbound.
•    Turn left onto Route 240 northbound to the ramp to I-195 eastbound.

 

I-195 westbound truck lane restriction 
•    Observe signage and restrict travel to the right travel lane.

Passenger vehicles, light trucks, and trucks 23 tons or less are not restricted.

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.

For information on traffic conditions travelers are encouraged to:
•    Dial 511 before heading out onto the roadways and select a route to hear real-time conditions.
•    Visit www.mass511.com, a website which provides real-time traffic and incident advisory information, access to traffic cameras, and allows users to subscribe to text and email alerts for traffic conditions.
•    Follow MassDOT on Twitter @MassDOT to receive regular updates on road and traffic conditions. 
•    Download MassDOT’s GoTime mobile app and view real-time traffic conditions before setting out on the road