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Gloucester Drawbridge Replacement

Commuter rail train operating on single lane of Gloucester bridge, other lane is lifted
  • Contract awarded: November, 20, 2017
  • Projected completion: 2022
  • Budget: $100 million
  • Status: Substantially complete

The Gloucester Drawbridge, which carries the Rockport Line over the Annisquam River, has been replaced. The original bridge was built in 1911, reconstructed in 1932, and updated in 1984. The MBTA suspended service across the bridge in April 2020 due to unforeseen site conditions. 

The unexpected closure offered several benefits, including: 

  • Accelerated construction schedule
  • Reduced project costs 
  • Reduced impacts on neighbors and customers
  • Enhanced safety and reliability

On December 14, 2022, the MBTA announced that construction on the new Gloucester Drawbridge is substantially complete. The new bridge is fully operational on both tracks and open to marine traffic.

Project Features

In addition to the Gloucester Drawbridge project, the MBTA also installed Positive Train Control (PTC) and performed routine maintenance simultaneously to minimize the construction impact.

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As part of our $9.6 billion, 5-year capital investment plan, we're renovating stations, modernizing fare collection systems, upgrading services for our buses, subways, and ferries, and improving the accessibility of the entire system.

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Contact Information

To reach the project team for questions or concerns related to the Gloucester Drawbridge Replacement, please email us at GloucesterDraw@MBTA.com.

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Building a Better T

As part of our $9.6 billion, 5-year capital investment plan, we're renovating stations, modernizing fare collection systems, upgrading services for our buses, subways, and ferries, and improving the accessibility of the entire system.

Learn more

Recent Updates

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