Test openings at Veterans Memorial Bridge to cause delays
Motorists who regularly travel over the Veterans Memorial Bridge may want to find an alternate route these next two weeks.
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation will be conducting multiple scheduled daytime test openings for the drawbridge located on Route 6 over the Taunton River, between Fall River and Somerset.
The scheduled test openings begin today, March 27, and take place weekly, Monday through Friday, at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., and 2 p.m. for approximately two weeks.
Each bridge opening is expected to last approximately 12 minutes. Drivers should expect delays during these times.
According to MassDOT, the test openings are necessary to perform operational and maintenance testing of the bridge system components to ensure the continued safe operation of the drawbridge.
The schedule for this work is weather and emergency dependent and subject to change without notice.
For information on traffic conditions travelers are encouraged to download the Mass511 mobile app or visit www.mass511.com to view live cameras, travel times, real-time traffic conditions, and project information before setting out on the road.
Follow MassDOT on Twitter @MassDOT to receive regular updates on road and traffic conditions.
This article originally appeared on The Herald News: MassDOT conducting test openings on Veterans Memorial Bridge
