
New Bedford-Fairhaven Bridge Closed to Vehicle Traffic
NEW BEDFORD (WBSM) —The New Bedford-Fairhaven Bridge is once again stuck.
According to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, the bridge is stuck in the open position and is expected to be closed to vehicle traffic for the next several hours.
MassDOT said the bridge was stuck due to a "mechanical issue" but did not provide any more information.

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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
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