The following information was provided by the MBTA East Street Bridge Project team today at 1:00 PM through their Project Notification List:

Daytime Roadway Closure Scheduled for East Street TOMORROW, October 18

The MBTA’s contractor for the Dedham East Street Bridge Replacement Project, P. Gioioso & Sons, will close East Street under the bridge TOMORROW, Friday, October 18, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The closure is necessary to allow the contractor to construct the temporary access ramp.

Detour Route - view the detour map here

East Street traffic will be detoured via Cedar St and Sanderson Ave.

Traveling north on East Street:

• From the roundabout, take the Sprague St/Cedar St exit and continue on Cedar St until you reach the five-way intersection.
• Turn left on Sanderson Ave then turn left (toward the bridge) or right (to continue north on East St) to continue to your destination.

Traveling south on East Street:

• Turn left on Sanderson Ave, then right on Cedar St.
• Continue on Cedar St until you reach the roundabout, then continue to your destination.

Local access on either side of the Commuter Rail bridge will be maintained. Detour signs will be in place to indicate the routes.

This project will observe daytime construction work hours, unless otherwise noted.

Overnight Track Work Continues

P. Gioioso & Sons will continue overnight work on the following dates:

• Friday, October 18 through Saturday, October 19, 2024, from 10:30 PM Friday night to 8:00 AM Saturday morning.
• Friday, October 25 through Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 10:30 PM Friday night to 8:00 AM Saturday morning.

This work is necessary to allow the contractor to conduct tie relocation and install timber matting. Commuter Rail service will be maintained during this work.

Upcoming Full Commuter Rail Track Closure

In addition to the overnight track work, the project team anticipates a full Commuter Rail track closure during the first weekend in November 2024. Buses will replace train service during the closure. More detailed information will be provided in the next few weeks.

For the most up-to-date information about Commuter Rail impacts, please view Franklin Line alerts.

Weather and unexpected circumstances make all construction activities subject to change without notice, but we will do our best to keep you updated. 

Travel Tips

Those traveling through the area should expect delays and should reduce speed and use caution.

About the Project

The Dedham East Street Bridge carries the Franklin Line over East Street between Dedham Corporate Center and Endicott Stations. The MBTA will be replacing it with a new bridge that will meet the MBTA’s reliability and modernization standards.

For more information about the Dedham East Street Bridge Replacement Project, and to sign up for email updates, please visit www.MBTA.com/EastStBridge. For inquiries and comments related to the project, please send us an email at EastStBridge@MBTA.com. 

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