The Hines Memorial Bridge over the Merrimack River in Amesbury is scheduled to close at 5:00 am on November 15. The bridge closure will allow crews to begin heavy construction associated with the bridge replacement. During construction, traffic in both directions will be detoured across the Merrimack River using I-95 via Route 113 and Route 110.
The $34 million reconstruction of Hines Memorial Bridge is a MassDOT design-build project that includes complete replacement of the bridge superstructure and the majority of the substructure along with new electrical and mechanical components for the moveable spans. The new bridge will consist of a four-span superstructure with two fixed approach spans and two pivoting middle spans.
For more information on the Hines Memorial Bridge Replacement Project, please visit the project website: www.mass.gov/massdot/hinesbridge.
How long is the bridge due to be closed. i continue to be re-routed without an answer
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Current posted schedule: - Bridge Closed to Traffic - November 2010
- Completion of Bridge Demolition - June 14, 2011
- Completion of Substructure - March 15, 2012
- Completion of Superstructure - February 13, 2013
Completion Date - March 15, 2013
Posted by: Leanne E | January 31, 2011 at 09:18 PM
What about pedestrian and bicycle access? They're not allowed on the I-95 bridge, so how are they being accommodated during the detour?
The current bridge has a sidewalk, but the description on the project website didn't say so, except in the drawings buried in the middle of the presentation pdf.
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Thanks for the question. For safety reasons, pedestrians are not allowed over the bridge during the closure as the bridge is now closed and fenced as a work zone. The approved Traffic Management Plans do not refer to pedestrian access or a pedestrian detour.
Posted by: boblothrope | November 17, 2010 at 03:19 PM