Saturday, September 22, 2012
State and local dignitaries on hand for official ribbon cutting ceremony.
Amid much pomp and ceremony, the Brown Street/Whipple Road Bridge officially re-opened on Friday. The bridge had been closed since Spring 2010, when the bridge was heavily damaged by flood waters. The bridge is technically owned by Wilmington and Billerica but it has a major impact on Tewksbury residents in the Whipple road area. After much negotiation and planning by officials from the three towns and the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, work on repairs to the bridge began in June. "Tewksbury thanks the DOT for completing repairs that restore a vital public safety link among three communities," said Doug Sears, vice chairman of Board of Selectmen. Work on the bridge had originally been targeted for completion by Oct. 31 but was…
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
State and local officials will gather for the official re-opening of bridge that has been closed for two-and-a-half years.
State and local officials from Tewksbury, Billerica and Wilmington will gather in South Tewksbury on Friday at 11 a.m. for the official ribbon-cuting ceremony, marking the re-opening of the Brown Street/Whipple Road Bridge. The event will be hosted by Massachusetts Department of Transportation Highway Administrator Frank DePaola The bridge has been closed since being heavily damaged by flood waters in the Spring of 2010. Work began on the project in April and was scheduled to be completed in late October. The early completion is a welcome bonuse for local commuters. "We are proud to showcase the results of cooperation and collaboration between the Commonwealth and state and local elected officials," said DOT spokeperson Courtney Rainey. …
Bits of knowledge to help make you the smartest person in the cafeteria.
Here are five pieces of information designed to get your Wednesday going in the fast lanes and to help make you the smartest person in the grocery store. 1. Your 3-Day Local Weather Forecast: According to the NWS, today there will be scattered showers, mainly before 7am. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 71. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. 2. It's Happening Today: The Tewksbury High boys and girls cross country teams are in action today at home against Lowell High. The races begin at 4 p.m. at the course down the Parks and Recreation Complex on Livingston Street. 3. It's Also Happening Today: Do you have…
Monday, September 17, 2012
State ready to complete project several weeks ahead of schedule.
The Brown Street/Whipple Road Bridge, closed for more than two years after sustaining severe flood damage, will be open for traffic by the end of next week. Tewksbury DPW Superintendent Brian Gilbert said Friday that final work on the bridge will be completed early next week. "The bridge deck is done and the paving is done," said Gilbert. "The only things they still need to do are paint the lines, install the guard rail and cut back some brush." News of the opening will come as a surprise to many residents. When work on the project began in April, the state was projecting a completion target date of Oct. 31. At that time, the design work was already completed and the remaining work was estimated to carry a $240,000 price tag. The state …
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6:42 pm on Friday, April 5, 2013
Rick, I used to drive through that road for at least 2 years and I saw that you could speed up really easy. I didn't know the bridge was open until today, but I read your comments and I will start using this road again going to Bedford, but I will stay under the speed limit. Glad you brought this up, If I am the only one, at least you got one with you. more ›