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Franklin Line East Street Bridge Rehabilitation

The completed bridge is viewed from a sidewalk down the road from the bridge. A sign showing that the bridge has a clearance of 13 feet and 3 inches is posted on the sidewalk just before the bridge; the previous bridge was under 11 feet high.
The completed Franklin Line East Street Bridge (May 2022)

Timeline: 2016 – 2019
Status: Completed

The East Street Bridge, which carries the Franklin Line over East Street in Westwood, has been upgraded for improved vehicle clearance and pedestrian safety.

The original bridge, built in 1911, had low clearance, and the roadway beneath had no sidewalks, posing a safety hazard to vehicles and pedestrians passing under it.

Building a Better T

As part of our $9.6 billion, 5-year capital investment plan, we're renovating stations, modernizing fare collection systems, upgrading services for our buses, subways, and ferries, and improving the accessibility of the entire system.

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Photo Gallery

East Street Bridge is shown from afar in center of photo with the roadway underneath it blanked by orange traffic cones.

Construction in progress at East Street Bridge (May 2019)

Bridge seen from afar centered in photo; traffic cones flank the sidewalk

Construction in progress at East Street Bridge (May 2019)

East Street Bridge is shown from afar in center of photo with the roadway underneath it blanked by orange traffic cones. A green banner saying LOW CLEARANCE is draped across the bridge.

Construction in progress at East Street Bridge (May 2019)

East Street Bridge is shown from afar in center of photo with the roadway underneath it blanked by orange traffic cones. A yellow banner saying LOW CLEARANCE is draped across the bridge.

East Street Bridge in Westwood, pre-construction (May 2019)

Past Events

East Street Bridge Rehabilitation Public Meeting
October 11, 2017, 7:30 PM
East Street Bridge Rehabilitation Public Meeting
Downey Middle School, Cafeteria, Westwood, MA

Replacement of the East Street Bridge, Westwood
November 30, 2016, 7:30 PM
Replacement of the East Street Bridge, Westwood
Downey School Cafeteria, Westwood, MA

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Building a Better T

As part of our $9.6 billion, 5-year capital investment plan, we're renovating stations, modernizing fare collection systems, upgrading services for our buses, subways, and ferries, and improving the accessibility of the entire system.

Learn more