Padanaram Bridge

The Padanaram Bridge is South Dartmouth is once again closed for repairs following closures earlier this month and back in July.

Dartmouth's Padanaram Bridge closed due to extreme heat and mechanical failure, with DPW crews working on repairs and detours in place for motorists.

Padanaram Bridge in Dartmouth will close Aug 7 for 3-hour jack repairs. Drivers should follow Gulf Rd and Bridge St detours during the morning closure.

The Padanaram Bridge in South Dartmouth returns to its seasonal schedule May 1, with timed openings that could impact drivers and summer traffic.

Despite social media postings, there were no issues with the Padanaram Bridge in South Dartmouth today and everything is working fine.

William L. "Bill" O'Neil died at 91 in January 2024. He was a beloved bridgetender for the Padanaram Bridge in Dartmouth.

Dartmouth's Padanaram Bridge will be getting an upgrade, after state and local officials on Friday announced $2 million in state funding to start the design process.

Knowing when Dartmouth's Padanaram Bridge will be closed to motor vehicle traffic can be helpful in avoiding getting caught up in traffic in the summer months.

Traffic closure on the Padanaram Bridge in South Dartmouth has been extended for a few more days.

Dartmouth Police say the bridge is closed until further notice “as the result of unforeseen mechanical failure.”