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Select Board discusses deteriorating North Main Street bridge; explores funding options
Summary
An inspection rated key elements of the North Main Street (Otter River) bridge as poor and prioritized repairs; the board discussed Chapter 90 funds, federal grants and other financing options and asked staff to pursue a plan and communications strategy.
Select Board members said a recent engineering inspection of the North Main Street bridge over the Otter River shows severe, priority deficiencies and that the bridge may need full replacement rather than repair. Members discussed state Chapter 90 funding, federal infrastructure grants and other financing mechanisms and urged an organized push to secure funds.
Why it matters: Board members said the bridge is an important route for emergency vehicles, school buses and local traffic.…
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