New Bedford-Fairhaven Bridge Malfunctions Again

NEW BEDFORD (WBSM) — Once again, the New Bedford-Fairhaven Bridge will be closed for several hours due to a mechanical issue.

Another Mechanical Issue Closes Route 6 Bridge

According to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, the swing bridge that spans Route 6 from New Bedford to Fairhaven is currently stuck in the “open” position, which means it is closed to vehicular traffic.

MassDOT said the closure is expected to be in place for several hours.

“Drivers traveling through the affected area should seek alternate routes, expect delays, reduce speed, and use caution,” MassDOT said in a release.

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New Bedford-Fairhaven Bridge Has Experienced Multiple Closures This Year

Back in March, the bridge was closed to vehicles twice in one week for what was also described as “a mechanical issue.”

Recent Repairs Were Completed Earlier This Month

It was also closed again for two weekends in April and May, with the work expected to have been completed by May 4.

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

Not-So-Rave Reviews for Fall River's Braga Bridge

Love it or hate, most drivers on the SouthCoast use it several times a week. Now some of them have taken to Google to review their experience on Fall River's Braga Bridge.

Gallery Credit: Nancy Hall