Commercial Street Detoured During Bridge Work April 9–10
Updated on April 7, 2022
We’re replacing the bridge that carries the Newburyport/Rockport Line over Commercial Street in Lynn between River Works and Lynn stations.
We will detour Commercial Street traffic from 8 PM on Saturday, April 9, until 5 AM on Monday, April 11, so we can partially demolish the abandoned bridge span and prepare the bridge structure for new foundations. This traffic detour is part of bridge work taking place from 10 PM on Friday, April 8, until 5 AM on Monday, April 11.
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.
What to Expect During This Work
Traffic Detour April 9–11
Detour route signs will be in place over the weekend, but we encourage drivers to seek alternate routes to avoid delays.
Before major construction activities, we’ll install electronic message signs that will display the most up-to-date information.
Bus Shuttles on the Newburyport/Rockport Line April 9–10
On April 9 and 10, Newburyport/Rockport Line service will be diverted to allow crews to work on the bridge. Buses will replace Commuter Rail trains during this time, and will connect with the Orange Line at Oak Grove for service to and from Boston. Riders at Chelsea may consider using the Silver Line.
View the Newburyport/Rockport Line diversion schedule for April 9–10
Neighborhood Impacts
To minimize delays, we encourage drivers to seek alternate routes during construction periods.
If we expect that any of this work will have significant noise or additional traffic impacts on the neighborhood, we will send updates via email. If you would like to receive project updates, please sign up below.
Contact Us
For all questions or comments, or to report issues related to construction, please email CommercialStBridge@mbta.com.
Related Projects
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.