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Townsend's Inlet Bridge fender work complete; temporary cable after submarine cable severed
Summary
Commission staff reported completion of underwater fender work at Townsend's Inlet Bridge and said a submarine cable was severed during pile driving by contractor SSI; the bridge is operating on a temporary cable while a permanent fix is arranged and project completion is estimated for mid‑May 2026.
Project Manager Jason Futrell told commissioners that all underwater ground‑disturbing work for Townsend's Inlet Bridge fender systems was completed by April 1, satisfying the DEP window for that work. Futrell additionally reported that a submarine cable was severed by SSI during pile driving; staff said the bridge is currently operating on a temporary cable while a permanent solution is identified and implemented.
The minutes record an estimated project completion of mid‑May 2026. The minutes do not record any contractor response to the report that SSI severed the cable, nor do they record public comment on this issue.
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