WESTBOROUGH – The bridge at Fisher Street that crosses the MBTA commuter rail tracks has been partially installed.
However, it will be some time before it can be used.
According to Director of Planning Jennifer Gingras, the project may not be completed until next spring or summer.
“We spoke with MassDOT (which is overseeing the project) on Monday and went out to the site,” said Gingras. “They have it partially installed and still need to complete the concrete work. Due to the cold weather, it may not be finished until spring/summer 2025. They will let us know what they decide.”
Gingras told the Planning Board during its Tuesday, Nov. 19, meeting that MassDOT had delays in obtaining permits from the MBTA.
According to project information from MassDOT, the existing steel thru truss/wood deck structure was built in 1915, repaired in 1941, and closed in 1987. It has been used as a pedestrian bridge until a few years ago.
The new bridge is being placed on the existing granite block abutments.
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Gingras also announced a joint meeting with the Planning and Select boards on Jan. 16, 2025, to discuss the BWALT project. That meeting will take place in the Great Hall at Forbes Municipal Building at 6 p.m.
She also said the first steps are being taken toward improvements to the intersection of Flanders Road and East Main Street. The town will be hiring someone to create a 25% design for the project, which will be overseen by MassDOT.
