Could the Fore River Bridge Turn into the South Shores Tobin?
Highway officials say their preferred option is a mile-long, fixed-span structure that would eliminate the need for bridge openings and alleviate traffic tieups on Route 3A. This option was recently turned down but no other option have been finalized yet. Residents and local officials are strongly opposed to that plan saying a mile-long bridge would block access to businesses and overshadow neighborhoods in Quincy Point and North Weymouth. People are concerned about the size of it, said District 1 Town Councilor Colin McPherson, who represents North Weymouth. They dont want to be overwhelmed by something hovering above them. The current Fore River Bridge, which opened in 1936, is about a half-mile long and has a 40-foot-high span. Its recommended replacement would be more than four times as high and twice as long. At an estimated cost of $100 million, the 175-foot-tall bridge would be the cheapest of four alternatives identified by the Massachusetts Highway Department. The other possib
