Repairs to the deck of the Bybrook Bridge in Portland commenced today, May 30, and is scheduled to be completed in six weeks. The bridge was closed early this year due to advanced corrosion which compromised its structural integrity making it unsafe for use by motorists and pedestrians. There is no alternate route.
Manager of Communication and Customer Services at the National Works Agency (NWA), Stephen Shaw says the damaged sections of the bridge will be disassembled and replaced. The deck will then be paved with Asphaltic Concrete. He says the work is necessary to reestablish access to the community and all efforts are being made to limit the inconvenience as much as possible. The works are being undertaken at a cost of just under $4 million.
As a result of the works the bridge remains inaccessible and all commuters are being advised to exercise extreme caution while the works are being undertaken.
Deck Repairs Commence at Bybrook Bridge in Portland
Repairs to the deck of the Bybrook Bridge in Portland commenced today, May 30, and is scheduled to be completed in six weeks. The bridge was closed early this year due to advanced corrosion which compromised its structural integrity making it unsafe for use by motorists and pedestrians. There is no alternate route.
Manager of Communication and Customer Services at the National Works Agency (NWA), Stephen Shaw says the damaged sections of the bridge will be disassembled and replaced. The deck will then be paved with Asphaltic Concrete. He says the work is necessary to reestablish access to the community and all efforts are being made to limit the inconvenience as much as possible. The works are being undertaken at a cost of just under $4 million.
As a result of the works the bridge remains inaccessible and all commuters are being advised to exercise extreme caution while the works are being undertaken.
