The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing extended detours on the bridge carrying Route 107 over the Saugus River in Lynn and Saugus. Findings from a recent bridge inspection required the closure of the bridge. The bridge will be closed until further notice. To ensure safety, vehicle loads must be removed from the affected sections until appropriate repairs can be completed.
There will be no impact on vessels, as the drawbridge will remain operational. Sidewalks will remain open to bicyclists and pedestrians during the closure.
The following detours will be in effect:
Northbound traffic on Route 107 (Salem Turnpike) will be detoured at the Route 107/Ballard Street intersection as follows:
- Turn left onto Ballard Street.
- Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue.
- Continue on Boston Street.
- Turn right onto Summer Street.
- Take Summer Street back to Route 107 (Western Avenue).
Southbound traffic on Route 107 (Western Avenue) will be detoured as follows:
- Turn right onto Summer Street.
- Turn left onto Boston Street. Continue onto Lincoln Avenue.
- Turn left onto Ballard Street.
- Take Ballard Street back to Route 107 (Salem Turnpike).
Appropriate signage, law enforcement details, and advance message boards will be in place to guide drivers through the work area.
Drivers traveling through the affected areas should expect delays, reduce speed, and use caution.
For more information on traffic conditions, travelers are encouraged to:
- Download the Mass511 mobile app or visit mass511.com to view live cameras, travel times, real-time traffic conditions, and project information before setting out on the road. Users can subscribe to receive text and email alerts for traffic conditions.
- Dial 511 and select a route to hear real-time conditions.
- Follow @MassDOT on X (formerly known as Twitter) to receive regular updates on road and traffic conditions.
