Armory Street bridge replacement project expected to last until 2032

Tonight in Springfield, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation hosted a public informational meeting on the proposed Armory Street over CSX bridge replacement project. MassDOT officials provided an overview of the planned demolition and reconstruction of two bridges carrying Armory Street over active and abandoned CSX railroad tracks. Along the project's construction timeline and potential traffic and community impacts. The project includes improved accessible bicycle and pedestrian facilities. An engineer told us what drivers can expect as the project moves forward. Just basically getting started now. The project's a long duration. There's a lot of utility relocations that are required. So it's going to go right now until about 2032 is our completion date. Milligan told 22 News that a construction barrier will likely be installed, allowing work to safely take place behind it. He adds the setup would restrict southbound traffic. Northbound traffic would be detoured along city streets. A formal detour plan will be made available.