Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
MassDOT closes Whitney Street bridge; town told repairs could take years
Summary
MassDOT informed the Town of Northborough that Whitney Street bridge is in worse condition than earlier thought; the select board opted to close the bridge immediately, and officials said emergency design and construction over active rail lines could take at least two years.
The Town of Northborough said MassDOT has closed the Whitney Street bridge after inspections found deterioration that makes the structure unsafe for travel. The traffic safety committee was told the select board chose closure rather than a temporary single‑lane structure after MassDOT indicated the bridge’s exterior beams were “completely deteriorated.”
Scott Charpentier, the town’s transportation/public-works representative at the Dec. 9…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
