Fore River Bridge

[1] MassDOT erected a temporary vertical lift bridge in 2001–2003, rising to 200 feet (61 m).

The construction of the new bridge commenced when the design/build team (White-Skanska-Koch, Joint Venture) was given notice to proceed in 2012.

[5] A major milestone was reached in August 2016 when the main span was floated into position.

The navigable channel horizontal clearance increased the previous width of 175 feet (53 m) to 250 feet (76 m) and can now accommodate larger marine freighters providing better access to the Fore River’s Designated Port Area.

The Fore River Bridge was built at an approximate cost of $272 million and construction lasted 6 years with final completion in 2018.