The Turners Falls-Gill Bridge, as seen approaching Turners Falls from Gill in April 2020. The bridge was temporarily closed Thursday afternoon while  State Police troopers negotiated with a suicidal individual.
The Turners Falls-Gill Bridge, as seen approaching Turners Falls from Gill. Credit: PAUL FRANZ / Staff File Photo

MONTAGUE — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) will be conducting joint repairs on the Turners Falls-Gill Bridge on Tuesday, Nov. 4, through Thursday, Nov. 6, from 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. each day, during which time a one-way alternating traffic pattern will be in place.

Drivers traveling through the affected areas are advised to expect delays, reduce speed and use caution.  All scheduled work is weather dependent and may be impacted due to an emergency situation.

Additionally, the town of Montague is advising motorists that on Thursday evening, starting at 8 p.m. and continuing into Friday’s workday, there will be repaving work on the Factory Hollow Bridge on Route 2 between Gill and Greenfield. Construction will be using lane shifts or, if needed, one-lane closures.