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Project Description:
FALL RIVER- SOMERSET- ELECTRICAL UPGRADES AND SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS, F-02-058=S-16-008, I-195 OVER THE TAUNTON RIVER (BRAGA BRIDGE)
This project is to replace the highway lighting on the Braga Bridge with ornamental lighting. Upgrades to the aviation and navigation lighting will also be investigated as part of this project.
Location:
  • City of Fall River
  • Town of Somerset
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    Construction Begins: Spring 2023
    Resident Engineer: Nuno Redondo
    Construction Bid Price: $16,844,346.00
    District: District 5
    Current Status: Awaiting Verizon to install permanent connection for HOC Date for final inspection to be determined Scheduled work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30PM to 5:00AM. Expect periodic lane closures and restrictions. (as of 05/07/2026)

    Contracts (1) Progress
    # 121047 -- Construction Contract
    Braga Bridge Highway Lighting Improvements and Related Work Br. No. F-02-058=S-16-008 Interstate 195 over the Taunton River Completed

    Bridges
    Contract Dates
    Notice to Proceed: 05/22/2023
    Contract Information
    Project Designer: Consultant
    Funding Source: Non Federal Aid
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    Initiation
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    Scoping
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    Property Impacts - Right of Way
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    Environmental Impacts
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    Project Design
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    Project Funding
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    Public Involvement
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    Construction
    Current Status
    Awaiting Verizon to install permanent connection for HOC Date for final inspection to be determined Scheduled work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30PM to 5:00AM. Expect periodic lane closures and restrictions.
    Accelerated Bridge Program
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    Project Task Information
    Project Status
    Project Need Form PNF Entered 11/23/2021
    Project Need Form PNF Approved 11/23/2021
    Project Initiation Form PIF Entered 11/23/2021
    Project Initiation Form PIF Approved 11/23/2021
    Project Initiation Form PRC Submitted 11/24/2021
    Project Review Committee PRC Approved 12/06/2021
    Project Status Advertised 12/31/2022
    Project Management
    25% Design 25% Package Received 04/25/2022
    25% Design 25% Package Received 07/26/2022
    75% Design 75% Package Received 07/26/2022
    Final Design PS&E Received 10/04/2022
    Final Design PS&E to Peer Reviewer 10/26/2022
    Final Design Peer Review Comments to DE 11/29/2022