Haverhill Methuen I-495 & Industrial Avenue Bridge Replacements

The project includes:

I-495 bridges

• Replace I-495 northbound and southbound bridges over Route 110/Merrimack Street and the Merrimack River
• Construct a noise wall along I-495 northbound 

Industrial Avenue bridges

• Replace separate Industrial Avenue bridges (eastbound and westbound) over I-495 with a single widened structure
• Reconstruct approaches to the Industrial Avenue bridges
• Relocate and improve overhead utilities along Industrial Ave 

Route 110/Merrimack Street 

• Mill and pave portions of Route 110/Merrimack Street in Methuen
• Increase vertical clearance along Route 110/Merrimack Street
• Relocate and improve utilities along Route 110/Merrimack Street 

Project benefits

• Safer travel on I-495 and Industrial Avenue
• Modern bridges that reduce future inspection and maintenance needs
• New Merrimack River bridges with fewer piers in the water, lessening impacts to the river’s ecosystem
• Noise barriers that reduce highway noise for nearby residents

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MassDOT will maintain traffic throughout construction using staged construction:

• I-495: Three travel lanes will be maintained throughout all stages of construction, during peak periods of travel
• Industrial Avenue: Two travel lanes in each direction will remain open throughout construction

Temporary lane shifts, short-term lane drops, rolling roadblocks, and detours may be used during off-peak hours to safely complete work.  Advisories and advanced warning signs will be used prior to all traffic impacts.

Construction updates are provided by MassDOT.  Sign up to receive regular updates to your email or visit Traffic and construction updates to view project status and construction and traffic management updates.

This project is funded through state and federal programs:

• 2026 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for the Merrimack Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization
• National Highway Performance Program (NHPP)

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