As construction continues from the north end of the city to the downtown, at least one business owner is very displeased with relinquishing some of his property for traffic improvements. Construction began on two separate state projects in late February. In addition the roadwork in the center of the city, a repair project on the Arrigoni Bridge involves the upgrading of deteriorating approach spans carrying Routes 17 and 66 in Middletown and Portland over the Connecticut River, as well as deck replacements. In all, $3.25 million will be spent on adding four more lanes to the roadway near St. Johns Square, which leads to the Arrigoni Bridge into Portland and also allows access to the downtown, and $43 million worth of bridge repairs.
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