New Bedford I-195 project hits major milestone 9 months early
All viaducts are bridges, the term viaduct refers to a repetitive, multi-span elevated structure. Second look: New Bedford's Neuman Eyewear Repair fixes broken glasses Beginning December of 2026, the ramp from I-195 east to Route 18 south (Exit 26) will be closed through the spring of 2029, according to MassDOT. During the closure, a signed detour will be in place. The closure will allow traffic to shift over to the new I-195 westbound bridge. The existing I-195 eastbound bridge will be demolished, and then construction of the new bridge will begin. MassDOT now plans to begin Phase 3 during winter 2026-27, approximately nine months early, according to MassDOT Design-Build Project Manager Valerie Kilduff, who met with the City Council Appointments and Briefings Committee on Oct. 20. Phase 3, including shifting westbound traffic onto the new westbound viaduct bridge, had been scheduled…



















































