Commercial Street Bridge Work Begins November 6
Updated on November 1, 2021
![The existing Commercial Street bridge on the Newburyport/Rockport Line of the Commuter Rail](https://cdn.mbta.com/sites/default/files/styles/max_2600x2600/public/media/2020-02/Commercial_Existing.jpg?itok=Xg4xYBwX)
Note: This work did not take place as scheduled. We'll update this page when new construction dates are set in 2022.
We’re replacing the bridge that carries the Newburyport/Rockport Line over Commercial Street in Lynn between River Works and Lynn Station. On November 6, crews will begin preparing to install the new bridge foundation.
Learn more about the Commercial Street Bridge replacement
What to Expect During This Work
This work will take place over six weekends from Saturday, November 6 to Monday, December 20. There will be no work on the weekend of November 27 – 28.
Each weekend, crews will work from 4 AM on Saturday to 4 AM on Monday.
Neighborhood Impacts
If we expect that any of this work will have significant noise or traffic impacts in the neighborhood, we will send updates via email.
Contact Us
For all questions or comments, or to report issues related to construction, please email CommercialStBridge@mbta.com.
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As part of our $9.6 billion, 5-year capital investment plan, we're renovating stations, modernizing fare collection systems, upgrading services for our buses, subways, and ferries, and improving the accessibility of the entire system.