Dartmouth Padanaram Bridge Shutting Down Friday Morning

DARTMOUTH (WBSM) — The Padanaram Bridge will be closed for three hours on Friday for repairs.

Padanaram Bridge Closure Details and Hours

According to Dartmouth Public Works, the bridge will be closed on August 7 from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m. The closure is so that one of the bridge jacks can be replaced.

The bridge was previously closed on July 3, 2026 for a mechanical issue related to high temperatures. It did not reopen until July 5.

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Official Detour Routes for Eastbound and Westbound Drivers

While the bridge is closed, a detour will be in place between Gulf Road and Bridge Street.

Heading west:

Gulf Road to Bakerville Road to Russells Mills Road to Elm Street to Bridge Street

Heading east:

Bridge Street to Elm Street to Russells Mills Road to Bakerville Road to Gulf Road

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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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