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Concord advances Loudoun Road bridge rehabilitation with 12‑ft shared‑use path; construction targeted for 2027
Summary
City and DOT consultants presented a plan to rehabilitate the red‑listed Loudoun Road bridge, widen the deck to add shoulders and a 12‑foot shared‑use path connecting to the Merrimack River Greenway Trail, and improve intersection operations; construction is tentatively targeted for 2027 with about 80% federal funding.
Concord city engineers and consultants presented a preliminary design for the Loudoun Road bridge rehabilitation, saying the project will address structural deficiencies, improve safety at nearby intersections and add a separated 12‑foot shared‑use path to connect to the Merrimack River Greenway Trail.
Mike Visanson, the city engineer, opened the meeting and said the project revisits the purpose and need established at a March session and remains focused on repairing a bridge the presenters described as "red‑listed" because of structural concerns. The design team said the work will largely stay within the existing bridge footprint and add targeted widening where needed.
A project presenter described the primary elements: a full deck replacement, a raised median to improve opposing traffic separation, widened shoulders, replacement of…
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