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Road commissioner cites $55,000 estimate to repair Rowe Bridge; board to review options
Summary
Road Commissioner Will Langley reported a state-recommended contractor estimated about $55,000 to repair railings, side walls and the underside of Rowe Bridge; the bridge can remain open during repairs and the board will revisit pending further estimates.
Road Commissioner Will Langley briefed the Select Board on the Rowe Bridge inspection and repair options, reporting receipt of a bridge report from the state and a cost estimate of approximately $55,000 from a state-recommended contractor. Langley said the work would address railings, side walls and the underside of the bridge and indicated the bridge could remain open while repairs are performed.
Select Board members asked about the bridge’s remaining service life; discussion focused on comparing contractor repair estimates and Mr. Bean’s replacement estimate. The board agreed to review the detailed bridge report and the different cost estimates before taking action.
No formal motion to authorize repairs was made at the meeting; the board will revisit the item after reviewing the report and contractor and replacement estimates.
