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Engineer recommends bridge to stop erosion at Martin’s Ferry Road; estimate rises to about $2.8 million

Hooksett Budget Committee · January 9, 2025
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Summary

Town engineers recommended replacing a failing culvert and reconstructing the Martins Ferry Road/River Road intersection to address ongoing erosion, drainage problems and safety risks. The engineer’s estimate rose from the prior figure to approximately $2.8 million; the figure is an engineer’s estimate, not a bid.

Bruce Thomas, the town engineer, presented Article 4 asking the committee to support reconstruction at the Martins Ferry Road and River Road intersection. He said repeated erosion and a misaligned stream have undermined the roadway and guardrails and that the existing culvert and slab configuration prevents…

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