West Roxbury residents should brace for some potential late-night noise disruptions as the City of Boston has announced repairs on the Belgrade Avenue Bridge. Starting as early as Monday, December 16, crews will work overnight to fix the bridge, which traverses the MBTA Commuter Rail tracks. Work is scheduled during off-hours for the rail system, typically from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m., to minimize impact on train services.

The maintenance tasks are essential to keep the bridge in safe, working order, however, the process will not be without its inconveniences. The most significant noise is expected in the first three to four weeks due to demolition activities, according to the City of Boston's advisory. Although vehicular and pedestrian traffic will not be disrupted, as the bridge will remain open, local residents near the construction site may find the noise particularly jarring.

As part of the city’s ongoing efforts to ensure infrastructure integrity, this project is crucial. Given the complexities of interfacing with the MBTA operations, the city’s team will only have limited windows in which they can carry out the necessary work, and residents are encouraged to bear with these temporary measures.

To address concerns and questions, the city is pointing residents towards its 311 service or the [email protected] email for communications. "We apologize for the disruption caused by this necessary maintenance work," the city advisory notes, with an anticipation that the entire repair project will last six to eight weeks. By maintaining open channels for feedback and complaints, officials aim to mitigate residents’ concerns as much as possible.