Kernwood Ave Drawbridge To Open Several Times On Friday

BEVERLY, MA – Get ready, the drawbridge over the Danvers River is about to open (not raise as some Patch readers alerted this newbie reporter) and it could impact traffic Friday. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) announced that the Kenwood Avenue Drawbridge, which carries traffic over the Danvers River, will be opened several times for testing purposes during the day on Friday, January 19.

Motorists should expect delays of approximately 10 minutes for each opening.

These bridge openings will allow crews and contractors to test the electrical systems of the bridge which were damaged by high tides during the winter storm on January 4.

For more information on traffic conditions, MassDOT says travelers should:

• Dial 511 before heading out onto the roadways and select a route to hear real-time conditions.
• Visit www.mass511.com, a website which provides real-time traffic and incident advisory information, access to traffic cameras, and allows users to subscribe to text and email alerts for traffic conditions.
• Follow MassDOT on Twitter @MassDOT to receive regular updates on road and traffic conditions
• Download MassDOT’s GoTime mobile app and view real-time traffic conditions before setting out on the road.

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