New Bedford-Fairhaven Bridge Closed for Mechanical Issue

NEW BEDFORD (WBSM) — The New Bedford-Fairhaven Bridge is expected to be closed to vehicle traffic for several hours today due to a mechanical issue.

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation announced that the swing bridge is expected to be closed to vehicles "for several hours."

MassDOT said motorists who would normally use the Route 6 bridge should seek alternate routes. With the Interstate 195 construction project also ongoing, expect Coggeshall Street and the surrounding area to become extra busy this afternoon.

Hilarious Google Reviews of the New Bedford-Fairhaven Bridge

We've all been there. You think you've made it with a couple of minutes to spare, only to get caught at the red light as the bridge closes. Some of us turn around. Others wait. What most of us don't do, however, is take our anger to the internet — but apparently, several people have, and the results are both hilarious and relatable.

With an average rating of two stars on Google, our love-to-hate-it SouthCoast landmark proves that it's at least slow enough for those stuck waiting to grab their phones and pour out their feelings online. From glowing to glowering, here's what people have to say about the New Bedford-Fairhaven bridge.

Gallery Credit: Kate Robinson