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County official says Westland Bridge on River Road closed by select board; county seeks state help because nursing home access affected
Summary
A Cheshire County official told commissioners on Feb. 5 that the Westland Bridge on River Road was closed by the town’s select board after safety concerns, and county staff are seeking state help because a nursing home lies on the far side of the bridge.
A county official told Cheshire County commissioners on Feb. 5 that the Westland Bridge on River Road was closed by the town’s select board earlier in the week after the board concluded the structure posed a safety risk. The county official said the shutdown has immediate implications because a nursing home lies on the far side of the bridge and seasonal flooding can isolate parts of the road network.
"I was notified by the select board chair of Westland that they were closing the bridge on River Road ... this is a bridge that has been red flagged for years," the commissioner said during the meeting. The transcript identifies the town’s select-board chair…
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