Major Construction on Bacon Street Bridge Begins April 30
Updated on April 21, 2021
![A computer rendering shows what the Bacon Street Bridge in Wellesley will look like after full replacement.](https://cdn.mbta.com/sites/default/files/styles/max_2600x2600/public/media/2019-10/Bacon%20St%20Bridge%20after.jpg?itok=E0i2018F)
We're replacing the bridge that carries the Framingham/Worcester Line over Bacon Street in Wellesley. On April 30, crews will begin installing steel for the new bridge superstructure. Crews will work around the clock through the weekend.
This project will bring the bridge to a State of Good Repair, improving safety, resiliency, and reliability of the Worcester Line.
Building a Better T
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.
What to Expect During this Work
Work will begin at 9 PM on Friday, April 30 and continue through 5 AM on Monday, May 3.
Neighborhood Impacts
To allow for this work, Route 135 and the intersection of Bacon Street at Route 135 will be detoured through the weekend. We will install signage indicating the detour route before any major construction begins. We encourage drivers to avoid the area or seek alternate routes to avoid delays.
View a map of the detour route
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 questions or to report issues related to construction, please email BaconStBridge@MBTA.com.
Related Projects
Building a Better T
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.