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William Fenton 'Bill' Russell Bridge
Public Works is designing a replacement for the bridge in Charlestown. MassDOT will construct the new bridge.
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The new bridge will complement the Zakim Bunker Hill Bridge next door. The new bridge will be walkable, multi-modal, green, and sustainable. Everyone will be able to safely use the bridge. That includes pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists.
The design calls for:
- wider sidewalks
- gathering places
- innovative accent lighting
- protected bicycle facilities, and
- smoother walking surfaces to support the Freedom Trail.
Timeline
Timeline- July 16, 2017: Plan Specification and Estimate Submission (Final)
- September 16, 2017: Advertised for Bidding
- February 27, 2018: Bids Opened
- August 18, 2018: “Notice to Proceed” Provided to JW White
- 2019/2020: Temporary bridge constructed
- July 18, 2020: Traffic switched to temporary bridge
- December 9, 2023: Traffic switched to permanent bridge
- October 21, 2024: Ceremony celebrating the Bridge Renamed William Felton “Bill” Russell Bridge
- Summer 2025: Anticipate all lanes on permanent bridge to be open
Meeting information
Meeting informationProject images
Old Bridge Removal
Demolition phase
Bridge Removal #2
After image of the bridge.
Bridge Construction #1
Before image of the bridge.
Bill Russell Bridge Deck Being Installed
Bridge Construction #2
Bill Rusell Bridge Deck Being Installed
Bridge Construction #3
Pavement Marking Being Installed
Bridge Construction #4
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