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Volunteers press ahead on major bridge builds; Large Airport Trench mostly cleared
Summary
Volunteers reported major progress on the Large Airport Trench and multiple bridge projects: most decking and wood are staged or moved, sandbag cofferdam work continues and some sites will require engineering and permits; the committee expects to complete nearby bridges in the coming months with volunteer labor and targeted permitting.
At the Norwood Trails Advisory Committee meeting, volunteer leaders gave a detailed status update on several bridge and water-crossing projects, including the Large Airport Trench, which remains the most complex active site.
Joe Barrett outlined recent accomplishments: "As of Sunday, all the wood is moved. There's no more wood wood to move out there," Barrett said, describing a large volunteer effort to clear materials and stage components. He reported that the railing posts are presently notched and staged at Chapel Street and that stringers and decking are in…
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