SPS began the Belden G. Bly bridge replacement project in January 2021. The replacement bridge, a Dutch-style bascule bridge over the Saugus River, was opened to traffic on November 11, 2025, and the demolition of the temporary bridge soon followed. SPS is currently finishing the contract work, with completion anticipated before August 31, 2026. That means the total timeline from breaking ground, removing the old bridge, building a brand-new bridge, transferring traffic, demolishing the temporary bridge, and finishing all utilities and approach roadways will have taken 5.5 years in total.
Month: July 2026
Tobin Bridge Rehabilitation Project: June 2026 Update
SPS New England, Inc. has been performing nightwork on the Tobin Bridge as part of a Joint Venture with Liberty Maintenance Inc. As part of the Tobin Bridge Rehabilitation Project, SPS is completing eight concrete placements along the bridge using ultra-high-performance concrete. Work on the Tobin Bridge is on-going end expected to continue 2026 and 2027.