Natick Pedestrian Bridge, Section Of Cochituate Rail Trail Closed

NATICK, MA — A bridge over the Cochituate Rail Trail was immediately closed over the weekend with no reopening date in site.

Natick officials shared that the Loker Street Pedestrian Bridge and the portion of the rail trail below were closed abruptly by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation.

The organization said the closure is a result of "findings from a recent bridge inspection that have required the closure of the pedestrian bridge and a segment of the rail trail between Bacon Street and Fisher Street."

The Natick Police Department said this is "expected to be a long-term closure and will remain until further notice."

Pedestrians and cyclists will be detoured via Fisher Street, North Main Street (Route 27) and Bacon Street while the bridge is closed.