I agree, I was backed up all the way into Chelsea yesterday afternoon around 4:30. They also have to get rid of the red light that is now there when trying to head over the new bridge heading toward suffolk downs. We were fine without that light for years!

Thank you for reporting this issue. This section of roadway is maintained by the State. A similar issue, #2365373, was reported on 4/03/16 and sent to MassDot for review by the bridge construction operations. In addition, this will report will be forwarded as well. An update will be posted as information becomes available.

Thank you

Update received from MassDot:

Please remember that the traffic signal work is not complete at this time.

The "NO TURN ON RED" sign has been installed to protect pedestrians in the crosswalk and traffic from Winthrop Avenue travelling eastbound. This sign will remain in place in the final condition.

In the final condition, the traffic signal system will have four (4) signal phases. One phase will control traffic entering the intersection from Winthrop Avenue travelling east. During that phase and when the pedestrian crosswalks have been activated, taking a right hand turn from Revere Beach Parkway (Rte. 16) EB onto Winthrop Ave (Rte. 145) EB will be prohibited.

During the remaining three signal phases control vehicle traffic, traffic in that lane will have a green right arrow.

However, we do not have the option of providing a green arrow during construction.

MassDOT is aware of this concern and is working diligently with our contractor to expedite the remaining work and resolve the traffic congestion in this area.

We appreciate your continued patience and cooperation as we bring this successful project to a close.

Thank you once again for reporting this issue. This report will be marked closed as the issue(s) cited are part of an ongoing project and are actively being addressed by MassDot.

Thanks for fixing this issue!