Maplewood Avenue Bridge

Maplewood Avenue Bridge Project

 

Maplewood Avenue Bridge IS CLOSED TO VEHICLES to finish utility upgrades and to replace the roadbed and north-side sidewalks and railings, continuing through mid-June.

Work will be taking place on Saturday, June 7, 2025. The bridge remains closed with detours in place. For details see route maps below.

Once the north side of the bridge is finished (by the end of June), the current plan is to open one lane of the bridge for traffic heading toward downtown for the balance of the bridge work as the contractor replaces the sidewalks and railings on the south side. Completion date for the entire bridge is anticipated to be in November 2025.

The current schedule shows the bridge work being complete in November.

Pedestrians and cyclists (walking their bikes) will have access across the bridge on whatever side is not currently under construction.

See detour options, below.

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DETOUR ROUTES: 

The new traffic pattern detours vehicles around the bridge via the Route 1 Bypass, Market Street, Russell Street and Deer Street. Pedestrian access will be maintained via the southern sidewalk. This traffic pattern is anticipated to remain in place throughout the rest of the 2024 construction season.
Traffic circle to Downtown:

Traffic circle to Downtown

Maplewood Ave. to Downtown:

Maplewood to Downtown

Dennett Street to Downtown:

Dennett St. to Downtown

Downtown to Vaughan St. and east side of closure:

Downtown to Vaughan St.

Downtown to points west of closure:

Downtown to points west of bridge

Maine to Downtown:

Maine to Downtown

Maine to Downtown (missed Submarine Way):

Maine to Downtown (missed Submarine Way)

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the construction hours?
    • Monday-Friday, 7 am to 6 pm, although some work will need to be done at low tide, which will affect the project when work is being done on the culvert under the bridge.
  • Will there be construction work on weekends?
    • No weekend work is anticipated unless noticed in advance.
  • Will vehicular traffic be able to use the bridge on weekends if construction is not taking place?
    • No, the bridge will not allow vehicular traffic during the closure.
  • Is there a preferred detour that will allow people to get into town?
    • Maplewood Avenue traffic will be detoured to the Route 1 Bypass and Market Street. 

Preconstruction Public Meeting was held on May 7, 2024.  For the recording of the meeting, presentation and Q&A, please visit: 5.7.2024 Maplewood Avenue Bridge Project Preconstruction Meeting - YouTube and the meeting presentation.

Review the full plan here.

Project Description:

This is a rehabilitation of the bridge using an adhered lining system on the arch and reconstruction of the walls as necessary.  This will allow the City to extend the lifespan of the bridge without the cost of an immediate full replacement. This rehabilitation work will also include reconstructing the sidewalks and replacing the bridge’s guard rails in the spring of 2025 and resurfacing of the roadway in the late summer of 2025.  This repair work is intended to rehabilitate the bridge and make it suitable for use for at least another ten years.  

Estimated Completion: June 2025 for substantial completion. Final by November.

Cost: $4,000,000.

Funding Source: Included in CIP FY24-29 with funding from bonds.

Designer/Contractor: HTA Engineering, Evroks Construction Co.