The Braga Bridge is now shining brighter than ever.

 

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation officially flipped the switch on the bridge’s new color-changing LEDs Tuesday night, illuminating its entire truss for the first time.

 

Lt Gov. Kim Driscoll, Fall River Mayor Paul Coogan and interim secretary of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation Philip Eng were among several city and state leaders to celebrate the milestone in a special ceremony at the Heritage State Park Visitors Center.

 

“For years the Braga bridge has faithfully served its purpose,” Driscoll said. “It stands as a symbol of the region’s identity, resilience and continued growth.”

 

MassDOT began replacing the bridge’s decades-old electrical infrastructure three years ago. It cost the state roughly $20 million to replace the lighting on the bridge, which was built back in 1966.

 

“It’s been a long time coming,” Coogan said, describing the Braga Bridge as being a “gateway to Massachusetts.”

 

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