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Tobin Bridge Traffic Advisory
Fourth Street
ramp closed for several weeks as part of
Beacon Street off-ramp rehab
October 10, 2007
Because of on-going construction and rehabilitation work on
the Tobin Bridge,
the 4th Street
Ramp will be closed until the completion of the Beacon Street off-ramp rehabilitation
project. Motorists destined for downtown
Chelsea
should take the Webster Avenue
off-ramp and drivers wishing to reach Boston Logan
International
Airport
should follow Route 16 from Webster
Avenue
The Beacon Street off-ramp project is part of
Massport’s ongoing effort to maintain one of the region’s most vital
transportation assets. The $265,000 project – part of the $5 million Massport
will spend on bridge maintenance this year -- includes milling and repaving of
the lower portion of the Beacon Street off-ramp as well as the removal and
replacement of guard rail, catch basins and traffic safety lights. Variable
message signs with updated lane closure and merge information will be
strategically placed for the public’s convenience. Commuters are advised to
check traffic advisories and local and major media outlets for lane closure
changes and project status reports. The 4th Street ramp was closed to
ensure the safe flow of traffic.
The Beacon Street project began on Wednesday
October 3, and is expected to be ongoing from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00
p.m. Monday through Friday, for approximately eight weeks. Residents
with questions or concerns are encouraged to contact Massport’s Office of
Government and Community Affairs at 617-568-3711.
The Tobin Memorial
Bridge, at 2 ¼ miles long
is the largest bridge in New England. With
three travel lanes northbound on its lower level and three lanes southbound on
the upper level, it is the critical link that connects North Shore
residents and businesses to the larger economy. Each day 75,000 vehicles travel
over the 57-year-old bridge. Tolls collected on the Tobin Bridge
support the bridge operation, its annual maintenance program, debt service and
future obligations.