Longfellow Bridge is falling down, falling down? Sorta, but not really, state says. Which, as Michael Pahre recalls, is what the state said about the BU Bridge upriver:

Few people would likely disagree that the DCR (and its predecessor agencies) has a poor record in maintaining their infrastructure, although some blame could easily be pointed at the State Legislature and/or Governor for failure to allocate sufficient funding. But the DCR should do a better job at recognizing and reporting the condition of the infrastructure under their control, rather that making public misstatements or engaging in peculiar reporting practices. The public statements of DCR officials about the current condition of their bridges is straining their credibility.

Andrew files this report from the BU Bridge rotary:

Anyone see the bright orange muscle car's run-in with a stoplight just after the bridge at around 9 this morning? Caused a big backup, from the look of things. I was on my bike and without camera. Hope the driver's OK - was on a stretcher when I passed by. Slow down out there!