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Residents press board on Depot Street bridge repairs; town plans concrete patch and further engineering review
Summary
Residents raised concerns about exposed rebar, sidewalk deterioration and abutment settlement at the Depot Street concrete bridge; town staff said temporary concrete repairs will be done and an engineering group will study longer‑term solutions.
During public concerns a resident asked about the status of the concrete bridge at Depot Street and Water Street, citing exposed rebar and settlement near the abutment since past storms. Town highway staff said they met with engineers and plan concrete repair work to the sidewalk and walls as a maintenance measure; the bridge itself passed structural checks and is not scheduled for full replacement.
Board members said they expect contractors to grind and patch concrete in spring and that broader hydraulic and engineering studies are underway to evaluate longer‑term solutions and to enhance the bridge’s longevity. Residents noted settlement at the abutment and urged thorough compaction and paving work during the repairs.
