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University Avenue Bridge Closed

Pedestrian access will be allowed

Traffic Adjustments to be Implemented


  • Cox Bridge (Bridge Street) - No Changes
  • Hunts Falls Bridge (Nesmith Street) - No Changes
  • Rourke Bridge - No Changes
  • O’Donnell Bridge (School Street) - No Changes



Monday through Friday Only


  • Ouellette Bridge (Aiken Street)

  • 6:00-9:00 a.m. - One way southbound (inbound)

  • 2:30-6:00 p.m. - One way northbound (outbound)


Traffic adjustments will be supported by Police Details who will be present at the intersections of VFW/School, School/Pawtucket, Aiken/VFW and Aiken/Perkins to assist in calling motorist’s attention to changes in traffic flow/direction.  Police Detail is also recommended at Aiken/Lakeview to monitor potential congestion.  Police Details will also monitor traffic adjustments, providing input on the need for further adjustments, additional signage or signal adjustments.

Lowell Police Traffic Division will also place variable message signboards at appropriate locations in advance of the University Avenue Bridge and Aiken Street Bridge indicating either bridge closure or one-way operation/no access.

Traffic Adjustments Map - AM



Traffic Adjustments Map - PM

For more information, please contact: 
City Engineer’s Office at Lowell City Hall at 978-970-3330