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TEMPORARY TRAVEL LANE RESTRICTIONS FOR THE BOURNE BRIDGE WILL BEGIN WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2012

CONCORD, Ma - Follow-on steel repair work will resume on the Bourne Bridge on Wednesday, February 8th and Thursday, February 9th with traffic control measures installed that will reduce the travel lanes to ONE LANE IN EACH DIRECTION.

Traffic control measures will be in place between the hours of 7:00 am and 3:30 pm. Motorists planning to use the Bourne Bridge should be aware that travel delays are likely to occur during the morning and afternoon peak travel periods each day.

Completion of the steel repairs is critical to maintaining the integrity of the bridge, which is a vital component of the transportation system for the Cape, Islands and southeastern Massachusetts. Those who want to be notified of changes to the bridge work schedule can sign up for the Bridge Work Alerts email notifications.

To sign up for the Bridge Work Alerts send an email to: CapeCodCanalBridges@usace.army.mil with the subject title “Bridge Work Alerts”. An email alert is sent when there are major changes to the bridge work status or schedule.

For more information about the bridge repairs contact the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District, Public Affairs Office at 978-318-8238.

SEASONAL PARK RANGER POSITIONS FOR 2012

Are you an undergraduate or graduate student interested in working as a Park Ranger at the Cape Cod Canal?
The US Army Corps of Engineers is currently accepting applications from students for seasonal Park Ranger positions for the 2012 season. Please note these positions are only open to undergraduate and graduate students. Click on the link to go to our Seasonal Park Ranger positions page. Deadline for submitting applications is February 29, 2012.

The Cape Cod Canal is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join our dynamic team at the Cape Cod Canal Visitor Center. We have two exciting positions available. Click here for details.

For other volunteer opportunities along the Cape Cod Canal please visit our volunteer page.