Three SouthCoast Bridges Briefly Closed Today
Somerset's Veterans Memorial Bridge ran into an issue and the eastbound lane was closed to travel for a period, the third SouthCoast bridge closure of the day.
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Why Fall River’s Former Brightman Street Bridge Remains in Place
The former Brightman Street Bridge that spans the Taunton River between Fall River and Somerset sticks out like a sore thumb. Why is it still there?
Fall River Bridges to Undergo Inspection
Fall River's Braga Bridge and the Veterans Memorial Bridge will undergo planned inspections by MassDOT, leading to lane closures and detours.
Veterans Memorial Bridge Test Openings Planned
The drawbridge on the Veterans Memorial Bridge that connects Fall River and Somerset will be undergoing test openings this Thursday and Friday night.
Fall River-Somerset Veterans Memorial Bridge Test Openings Sunday
The tests will take place Sunday morning, according to MassDOT.
Fall River Motorcyclist Recovered in Taunton River Identified
The rider went over the Veterans Memorial Bridge early Sunday.
Body Believed to Be That of Fall River Motorcyclist Washes Ashore
A day after a motorcyclist is believed to have gone off a Fall River bridge into the Taunton River, a body has been located washed up on the shore.
Motorcyclist Goes Over Bridge Railing in Fall River
The man was ejected from his bike and landed along Rt. 79.
Another Jumper
For the second time in four days, someone has jumped from the Veterans Memorial Bridge in Fall River.