Well it turns out that the overpass is in a lot worse shape than let on above. Now, the entire station is closed due to the condition of the overpass, as it is not only unsafe to walk on it, but also to walk under it. I hope it does not get to the point where trains cannot pass under it either, as that would be detrimental to both MBTA and Amtrak service (at a point where the Acela does actually blow by at 150 mph).
WJAR-TV, Channel 10 in Providence, RI, 2/27/21:
MBTA announces closure of South Attleboro Station until further notice
Heads up to those planning to travel via train, the South Attleboro station is shut down due to safety concerns over the pedestrian bridge.
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Twitter:
CLOSURE
: Trains are NOT stopping at the South Attleboro station until further notice due to safety concerns over the pedestrian overpass. More tonight on
at 6 & 7 p.m.