After nearly three years of detours and delays, Hyde Park’s River Street Bridge is officially back in action, and the community couldn’t be more hyped. The bridge, which was shut down in May 2022 after MassDOT found it too damaged to stay open, has been a major inconvenience for locals. But this week, things finally changed, and the bridge reopened for traffic.
Therealbostonmedia took to their Instagram to share a video of local personality Mikedeez on the scene, chatting it up with drivers crossing the bridge for the first time since the closure, as he called the reopening a christmas miracle. In true Mikedeez style, he kept it light and fun, asking people how they felt about getting their bridge back and even took a test-run himself. The reactions? Pure joy. Drivers honked, cheered, and shared how happy they were to ditch those frustrating detours. The video’s already racking up views, and the comments are full of love for the long-awaited reopening.
The bridge is a big deal for Hyde Park. Built back in 1883, it’s a key connection for locals and businesses in the area. When it closed, traffic had to be rerouted, making everyday life harder for everyone. MassDOT started repairs early in 2023, but the process wasn’t easy. Somehow, they pulled it off, and now the bridge is ready for action.
