On Tuesday, June 24th at 6:30pm, join MassDOT at their in-person public meeting for the Mystic River Bike/Pedestrian bridge project. A critical missing link in the Mystic Greenways vision, this bridge will provide access to riverfront destinations and create a regional connection from north shore communities to Boston and increased accessibility to the MBTA Orange Line.
When: Tuesday, June 24th from 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Somerville High School, Highlander Forum, 81 Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA 02143
What: Everett-Somerville Mystic River Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge Public Meeting
More Details and Resources: https://www.mass.gov/event/everett-somerville-mystic-river-bicycle-pedestrian-bridge-06-24-2025
From MassDOT:
Overview:
A Public Informational Meeting will be held by MassDOT to discuss the proposed project in Everett and Somerville, MA.
Purpose:
The purpose of this meeting is to provide the public with the opportunity to become fully acquainted with the proposed project. All views and comments made at the meeting will be reviewed and considered to the maximum extent possible.
Proposal:
The proposed project consists of a new bicycle and pedestrian bridge crossing the Mystic River and connecting the path networks on the Somerville and Everett sides of the river. The bridge will connect the DCR Draw Seven Park to the Gateway Park trail and public boardwalk at the Encore Resort. The Mystic River Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge will provide a vital missing link between the communities of Everett and Somerville, linking mixed use paths with local amenities including Draw Seven Park, Assembly Row and the Lower Broadway District. The bridge will provide a reliable and safe crossing alternative for bicycle users and pedestrians who wish to utilize the trail networks, access public transportation, and these communities.
This location is accessible to people with disabilities. MassDOT provides reasonable accommodations and/or language assistance free of charge upon request (including but not limited to interpreters in American Sign Language and languages other than English, open or closed captioning for videos, assistive listening devices and alternate material formats, such as audio tapes, Braille and large print), as available. For accommodation or language assistance, please contact MassDOT’s Chief Diversity and Civil Rights Officer by phone (857-368-8580), fax (857-368-0602), TTD/TTY (857-368-0603) or by email (MassDOT.CivilRights@dot.state.ma.us). Requests should be made as soon as possible prior to the meeting, and for more difficult to arrange services including sign-language, CART or language translation or interpretation, requests should be made at least ten (10) business days before the meeting.
In the event of inclement weather a cancellation announcement will be posted on this website.
