The work is expected to be completed in the spring of 2028, said Joe Cooper, state Department of Transportation communications manager. Cooper said the project will address the current bridge’s structural deficiencies while designing a new span that is storm resilient. The existing bridge, which has a concrete and steel beam structure reinforced by a concrete deck, was built in 1935, he said. The bridge deck and superstructure are rated poor. Cooper said the project will be funded 80% by the federal government and 20% by the state, with no cost to the town. Hanover said the town was successful in getting the bridge into the Federal Local Bridge Program, which means no local funds will be used and the state will administer the bridge design and construction. The second phase of construction will start after Labor Day in 2027 and is expected to be completed by spring 2028, he said. But he said that completion schedule could change, if there are delays with bids, utilities, or permits.
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