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DOT says bridge rehab slated for 2028–29; town says island priorities remain local
Summary
After a DOT site meeting, staff told the board the bridge rehab is scheduled for the 2028–29 season, will take about two years, and DOT representatives said $10,000,000 had been set aside for bridge rehabilitation; board emphasized local island priorities will be protected.
Staff updated the board on a recent site visit with DOT Commissioner Dave Rodriguez and department staff. According to staff, DOT told the town the bridge rehabilitation is on the schedule for the 2028–29 season and that the full project will take approximately two years to complete.
Staff said DOT indicated about "$10,000,000" was set aside for bridge rehabilitation. Board members stressed that while the town is working with DOT on the bridge project, local priorities for the island area (the "island and Bridal area" in the transcript) should be protected and any funds directed to the island would require town approval.
