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How Is the Cape Economy Preparing?
The Cape's tourism, real estate and small businesses run on these bridges. Local governments and chambers are starting to plan for 11 years of construction. Here's what's underway.
What Happens to the Old Cape Cod Bridges?
Each old bridge comes down once its replacement opens. Sagamore demolition: winter 2033. Bourne: about a year later. Most steel and concrete gets recycled or sold for scrap.
Who Pays for the New Cape Cod Bridges?
$4.5 billion total. Federal money covers most. State money covers the rest. Some Bourne funding is still being worked out. None of it comes from local Cape budgets.
What’s Actually Being Built, in Plain English
Two new tied-arch bridges, replacing the 1935 originals. Wider lanes, safer separated paths for walking and biking, modern engineering. The basic idea is same place, same height, but…
When Are the Worst Traffic Days at the Cape Cod Canal?
Friday afternoons heading onto the Cape. Sunday afternoons heading off. Memorial Day, July 4th and Labor Day weekends. Foliage weekends in October. Here's what to plan for.
Should You Take the Bourne or the Sagamore?
Bourne goes to upper Cape and the islands. Sagamore goes to mid and outer Cape. Here's the simple rule, plus when traffic might change your mind.
Will the Bridge Replacement Affect My Cape Trip This Summer?
Short answer: no. The bridges work the way they always have through summer 2026. Real construction doesn't start until winter 2027. Plan your trip the way you always…
When Does Construction Start on the New Cape Cod Bridges?
Real construction on the new Sagamore Bridge starts in the winter of 2027. The Bourne follows about a year later. Until then, the bridges work the way they…
The Bourne drops to one lane each way April 27 through May 20.
Starting Monday, the Bourne Bridge has just one lane in each direction. The U.S. Army Corps is fixing the road, the steel joints and the lights and drains.…