The two largest developments on the Mystic River, Assembly Row in Somerville and Encore Boston Harbor in Everett, are planned to be the landing points for the river’s first-ever pedestrian and bicycle bridge. This link will provide a safe, car-free route to access riverfront destinations and create a regional connection from the North Shore to Boston via the Northern Strand and planned Rutherford Avenue Greenway.
The project is in the 75% design phase with funding in hand to complete design and permitting by 2023. The state has committed capital funding to build the bridge by 2026. Check back for progress updates.
DCR presentation from the February 14, 2018 public meeting.
Rendering of bridge looking from Everett to Somerville. Credit: AECOM.
Rendering of bridge looking from Somerville to Everett. Credit: MassDOT.
Rendering of perspective walking across bridge. Credit: MassDOT
Plan view of bridge . Somerville on left and Everett on right. Credit: AECOM.
