In the heart of Adams, a bridge from the past faces modern challenges. Recent traffic spikes are sparking a conversation about safety and quality of life.
A familiar bridge in Adams is stirring up some unexpected challenges for drivers. Let’s talk about how weight restrictions are reshaping local traffic.
Massachusetts is well known for its lengthy and very rich history. Not only are there several historic attractions throughout the state, there are also plenty of aesthetically pleasing sites to be seen in the Bay State. One of those happens to be in the form of a bridge. All across the state, there are plenty of bridges with plenty of historical context and you know exactly where that bridge is when you see it. The same could be said for this spot, which is now being called the most impressive bridge in the state.
According to Wikipedia, Choate Bridge located in Ipswich, Massachusetts (about 30 miles North of Boston) is a stone arch bridge built in 1764 carrying Route 1A/Route 133 over the Ipswich River. It is considered one of the oldest surviving bridges in North America and is more than likely the oldest in Massachusetts.
An incident in Western Mass this morning could have led to a much more dangerous situation. According to the Greenfield Police, they responded to a motor vehicle crash around 7:30 on the General Pierce Bridge that links Greenfield to Montague in Western Massachusetts...