The deteriorating 135-year-old bridge will officially close for construction Feb. 20, according to a sign posted on nearby fencing. It had been labeled hazardous by city officials last July, with pedestrians advised to walk only on specific parts of the structure. And though city officials have yet to decide on how exactly to restore the historic bridge, construction on a $1.6 million stopgap will soon begin. A contractor is prepared to begin construction on a new, pre-fabricated steel bridge just north of the existing structure in the coming weeks. The contractor, ROTHA Contracting Company, was selected through a city bidding process. They intend to complete the project by July 4, city spokesperson Lauren Meyer said in an email. The new bridge is being paid for entirely through city funds, engineer Domenic Tramontozzi said in an email. Costs include the construction contract, and design and inspection work.
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