Traffic Alert: BU Bridge Partially Closed For Repairs

The BU Bridge is one of the most heavily traveled routes between Boston and Cambridge, affecting thousands of cyclists and pedestrians daily. Last Friday, the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) announced an unexpected closure of the downstream sidewalk and the adjacent Cambridge-bound travel lane in order to perform urgent structural repairs. The travel lane is expected to reopen in three weeks, but the sidewalk will remain closed for the duration of full bridge rehabilitation expected to begin later this year. The upstream sidewalk is already closed for repairs and is expected to reopen later this month.

What this means for bicyclists: Bicyclists, along with motor vehicles, may continue to use the remaining travel lanes. In addition, bicyclists may use the closed Boston-to-Cambridge travel lane. Because the closed travel lane will serve as a temporary sidewalk during the repairs, We recommend that bicyclists exercise caution to avoid pedestrians and oncoming bicycle traffic. Extreme caution should be taken by bicyclists re-entering the traffic flow from the closed lane.

What this means for pedestrians: As neither sidewalk is currently open, pedestrians must use the closed travel lane to cross the bridge in either direction. Pedestrians should be aware of bicyclists traveling in both directions in the closed lane.

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