Bourne Bridge Work Progressing On Schedule

BOURNE, Ma — Repair work on the Bourne Bridge is continuing on schedule, the US Army Corps of Engineers said last week. The next phase of repair work began the afternoon of Wednesday, April 17.

During this phase, sidewalk access to the bridge is closed. Pedestrians and bicyclists who intend to use the bridge sidewalk for crossings are advised to seek alternate routes or use alternate means of crossing such as public transportation, ride share, or vehicle for hire services until this phase of rehabilitation work is completed.

The sidewalk is expected to remain closed for approximately two and a half weeks. Travel lanes are reduced to one lane of traffic in both directions, and no wide loads are permitted to cross the bridge.

State and local police will be on duty at all times work is being performed to assist the motoring public.

This bridge work is critical to maintaining the structural integrity of the bridge, according to the US Army Corps.

Traffic signs, message boards and bridge work alert emails are used to help inform motorists about pending lane restrictions and bridge work. To sign up for bridge work alert emails send an email to CapeCodCanalBridges@usace.army.mil with the subject title "Bridge Work Alerts." An email alert is sent when there is a major change to the bridge work status or schedule.

Additionally, updates are available from the Corps’ New England District on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CorpsN...; on Twitter: http://twitter.com/CorpsNewEngland; and Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/usacenewengland/; or visit the District website at http://www.nae.usace.army.mil