Additional lane closures are expected through the end of next week at the Lagoon Pond drawbridge, The Times has learned. Tisbury selectman and Lagoon Pond drawbridge committee member Melinda Loberg said lane closures are for work on bridge joints, which will call for cutting into the new asphalt surface, and for pouring concrete for sidewalks under the bridge.
The final completion date for the project is now set for August 10. If all goes as planned, there should be no more lane closures after next week, she said.
Drivers should also be aware that from now until Sept. 15, significant delays are also possible during bridge openings during the following time periods: 8:15 am to 8:45 am; 10:15 am to 11 am; 3:15 pm to 4 pm; 5 pm to 5:45 pm; and 7:30 pm to 8 pm.
If boat traffic is heavy, there may be more than one opening in any given time slot. Bridge tenders will limit each opening to 15 minutes. In the event of an approaching major storm, openings will be at the discretion of the bridge tender. Construction and/or maintenance may require an unscheduled opening.
Work began on the bridge more than 10 years ago. It was originally due to be completed by the end of 2015.
