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Committee leans toward bridge replacement for Tempe crossing after engineer estimates; short-window grant complicates timeline
Summary
Engineers presented three options for the Tempe bridge crossing—repair, larger cover, or full bridge—estimating roughly $820,000 for a new bridge and about $580,000 for a more substantial temporary fix; the committee favored a bridge if economically feasible but stressed sealed plans and formal bids are required before applying for a short-deadline adaptation grant (closes end of May).
The Town of Wayne Infrastructure Committee discussed three engineering options for the Tempe (referred to as Tempy) crossing: replace the existing culvert cover as-is, replace with a larger cover, or build a bridge‑type structure. The committee said it leans toward a bridge, emphasizing a desire to “do it once” rather than repeat repairs.
A retired state bridge engineer who prepared initial options, and…
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