Bridge repairs to affect Lynn traffic

LYNN – Bridge repairs will mean overnight closure of ramps next at the interchange of routes 129, 95 and 128 at the Lynn-Peabody line starting next week, according to the state transportation department.Beginning on Monday, Aug. 11 and continuing nightly through Friday, Aug. 15, the following will take place:u Either the two left lanes on I-95 southbound will be closed or the ramp from the Route 1 Connector (Route 129) to I-95 southbound and the first travel lane on I-95 southbound at Bridge P-3-23 will be closed between 7 p.m. and 5 a.m. to allow work crews to repair a bridge beam that was struck and damaged by an overheight truck.u When the ramp from the Route 1 Connector (Route 129) to I-95 southbound and the first travel lane on I-95 southbound at Bridge P-3-23 are closed, traffic will be detoured to Route 1 southbound, then at Route 129 traffic will be directed to Route 1 northbound, and then to the ramp to I-95 southbound.u On I-95 Ramp B (Route 1 Connector (Route 129) to I-95 southbound), the travel lane will be reduced to 12 feet in width over the full length of the bridge over I-95.MassDOT encourages drivers to seek alternate routes to avoid delays. Drivers who must travel through the affected area should expect some delays and should reduce speed and use caution while approaching and traveling through the work zone.