""Findings from a recent bridge inspection required the closure of the bridge. The bridge will be closed until further notice. To ensure safety, vehicle loads must be removed from the affected sections until appropriate repairs can be completed," the Massachusetts Department of Transportation said in an advisory shared by the town of Saugus. The stretch of Route 107 involved is also called the Salem Turnpike or Western Avenue, according to MassDOT. MassDOT released details about detours stemming from the closure:"
"Northbound traffic on Route 107 (Salem Turnpike) will follow this detour at the Route 107/Ballard Street intersection: Turn left onto Ballard Street. Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue. Continue on Boston Street. Turn right onto Summer Street. Take Summer Street back to Route 107 (Western Avenue) Southbound traffic on Route 107 (Western Avenue) will be detoured as follows: Turn right onto Summer Street. Turn left onto Boston Street. Continue onto Lincoln Avenue. Turn left onto Ballard Street. Take Ballard Street back to Route 107 (Salem Turnpike)"
The Route 107 bridge over the Saugus River in Lynn and Saugus closed indefinitely after an inspection indicated urgent repairs are needed. MassDOT ordered vehicle loads removed from affected sections and established extended detours for northbound and southbound traffic using Ballard Street, Lincoln Avenue, Boston Street and Summer Street. The bridge's drawbridge component will continue to allow boats, and sidewalks remain open to pedestrians and cyclists. The closed structure is a temporary span while work on an $87 million permanent replacement for the Belden G. Bly (Fox Hill) bridge, begun in 2020, continues. The original Bly Bridge closed in 2013.
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