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Resident outlines phased options to preserve Rose DeVaux Bridge, urges council support
Summary
A Waterville resident described a multi-option plan to stabilize and repurpose the Rose DeVaux Bridge, identified potential grant sources including Clean Ohio and a regional program, and asked the council for a copy of a prior resolution sent to ODOT.
Dave Weber, a Waterville resident, updated the City of Waterville City Council on efforts to preserve and repurpose the Rose DeVaux Bridge during the council’s public-comment period on Jan. 27, 2025.
Weber said his team has narrowed possible approaches to four alternatives that range from renovating a single arch to installing a self-supporting “ArchBlock” tunnel under an existing arch. He said the tunnel option developer gave a rough estimate of about $200,000 and that a conservative planning figure could be $300,000.
The proposal Weber described would initially focus on the north end of the bridge, repairing one arch and creating a scenic overlook to reduce safety concerns…
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