Overnight bridge demolition in Taunton to happen Friday

TAUNTON, Mass. (WLNE) — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation announced that it will be performing an overnight bridge demolition in Taunton Friday night.

The bridge is located on Route 24 northbound, just north of the on-ramp from Route 140.

The work will occur from 7 p.m. Friday night to around 9 a.m. Saturday morning.

The demolition will require the temporary closure of the right lane travel on Route 24 northbound between exit 16 and the Hart Street overpass, the DOT said.

Drivers in the area should use caution and expect delays.

More information on the demolition can be found on the Mass511 website.