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Update July 22 from MassDOT regarding I93 in Medford

Posted on: July 23, 2021 - 10:33am

For Immediate Release

July 22, 2021

Update: Medford

All lanes of I-93 southbound are open for travel as of 4:36 p.m.

Roosevelt Circle Overpass continues to have lane restrictions

MEDFORD – The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing that all lanes of I-93 southbound in Medford have reopened for travel as of 4:36 p.m. following the completion of temporary repairs to the Roosevelt Circle Overpass which was damaged by an over height truck on Monday afternoon, July 19. 

Meanwhile, the eastbound bridge at Roosevelt Circle is anticipated to reopen Friday morning. The bridge, damaged during the incident on July 19, will have some lane width restrictions in place until permanent repairs can be completed which will take several months.  Drivers should expect slowdowns due to the narrowed lane widths in the area of Route 28, the Fellsway and on and off ramps for I-93.

“This was a challenging emergency operation for our crews and contractors to undertake and we are very proud that it was done in such a safe and efficient way,” said Highway Administrator Jonathan Gulliver.  “We thank the traveling public for their patience and understanding during the last three days of impacts.“

An over height vehicle owned by Dove Transportation LLC of Alabama struck the overpass on I-93 southbound on Monday, July 19.  The company was not permitted for the height of the shipment, did not use the required flag cars, and was traveling an unapproved route when it struck the overpass on I-93 southbound. Dove Transportation had secured permits for a smaller load with a different route.  MassDOT intends to hold the trucking company legally and financially responsible for damages and will be reviewing the company’s eligibility for obtaining permits in Massachusetts in the future.  Massachusetts State Police have released initial information about the bridge collision and their investigation: https://mspnews.org/2021/07/20/msp-investigating-medford-bridge-collision/

For more information on traffic conditions travelers are encouraged to:

Dial 511 before heading out onto the roadways and select a route to hear real-time conditions.

Visit www.mass511.com, a website which provides real-time traffic and incident advisory information, access to traffic cameras, and allows users to subscribe to text and email alerts for traffic conditions.

Follow MassDOT on Twitter @MassDOT to receive regular updates on road and traffic conditions.

Download MassDOT’s GoTime mobile app and view real-time traffic conditions before setting out on the road.