New Bedford-Fairhaven Bridge

Mayor Jon Mitchell discusses increased funding for road repairs, a revised Problem Property ordinance, and the shutdown of the New Bedford-Fairhaven Bridge.

Mayor Jon Mitchell says infrastructure improvements such as replacing the outdated New Bedford-Fairhaven bridge are key to the city's economic future.

Massachusetts should yes to the bridge and no to the train.

UPDATE (4 p.m.): The accident has been cleared and traffic on the bridge has returned to normal. Traffic has slowed down on the New Bedford-Fairhaven Bridge following a three-car accident at about 3 p.m. Friday afternoon. The accident happened at the Fish Island area of the bridge...

There are delays being reported on the New Bedford-Fairhaven Bridge following a three vehicle crash.

Expect some delays this week on Route 6 near the New Bedford-Fairhaven Bridge.

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation is looking for public feedback as they conduct a study on the New Bedford-Fairhaven Bridge Corridor.

How many times have you been stuck waiting for the New Bedford-Fairhaven bridge to open up?

The New Bedford-Fairhaven Bridge will be closed to marine traffic Tuesday evening for construction work in the northeast corner of the bridge.  Vehicle traffic will not be affected. Ward 5 City Councilor Kerry Winterson, who also works as a heavy equipment operator for the Mass Department of Transportation, says the closure will begin at 9:00 p...

State officials say repairs on the Popes Island Bridge could be finished in a few months. Michael Verseckes, a spokesman with the Massachusetts  Department Of Transportation, tells the Standard Times the concrete barriers that have been narrowing the bridge down to one lane, in each direction, should be removed by early fall...