BOSTON (WHDH) - MassDOT said the Massachusetts Avenue Bridge over Commonwealth Avenue will remain closed due to construction.
The construction is part of the bridge replacement project. The full bridge replacement is scheduled for May 10-15.
MassDOT said the bridge will remain closed until 7 p.m. on Sunday.
There are currently detours in place in the area.
#Boston: Mass Ave Bridge over Comm Ave paving work this AM. Mass Ave closed until 7 tonight. pic.twitter.com/aA9LKmdPVi
— Mass. Transportation (@MassDOT) March 11, 2018
#Boston: Mass Ave Bridge over Comm Ave work ongoing. Mass Ave closed thru Sunday, 7pm. pic.twitter.com/UAWtml5OEJ
— Mass. Transportation (@MassDOT) March 10, 2018
MassDOT also said they located asbestos located in the existing bridge and it was not visible until construction began. They said workers are using appropriate and safe containment practices for removal.
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