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Select Board discusses Route 3 Green Bridge weight limit and emergency-vehicle exemption
Summary
The Plymouth Select Board discussed a recent New Hampshire Department of Transportation reduction of the Route 3 Green Bridge weight limit from 20 to 10 tons, how the change affects emergency response, and which vehicles are exempt under state RSA definitions.
The Plymouth Select Board discussed safety and operational questions after the New Hampshire Department of Transportation reduced the weight limit on the Route 3 Green Bridge from 20 tons to 10 tons, officials said at a recent meeting at Plymouth Town Hall.
Board Chair Zach (Select Board chair) and other members reviewed how the restriction affects local emergency response and sought clarification of state law that exempts emergency vehicles from posted weight limits. Town staff reported that ambulances have continued to cross the bridge and that the Portsmouth-based DOT has provided the posted reduction based on identified structural deficiencies. Select Board members said the town manager, Scott Wheaton, is communicating…
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