New Bedford-Fairhaven Bridge Reopens After Temporary Closure

New Bedford-Fairhaven bridge reopens after temporary closure

The bridge that carries Route 6 over the Acushnet River was once again closed due to a "mechanical issue."

Mass. bridge currently ‘stuck in open position’ and closed temporarily, MassDOT says

A Massachusetts bridge has been closed temporarily due to a mechanical issue, a MassDOT spokesman said early Monday afternoon.

New Bedford-Fairhaven Bridge stuck open

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation said Monday that the New Bedford-Fairhaven Bridge was closed because it was stuck in the open position.

New Bedford-Fairhaven Swing Bridge Reopens After Hours-Long Mechanical Closure

The New Bedford-Fairhaven Swing Bridge on Route 6 is back open to traffic following a mechanical issue that left it stuck in the open position on March 9, 2026. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) confirmed that all lanes reopened around 7:10 p.m. after several hours of closure, allowing normal vehicle flow across the Acushnet …