Swing bridge will span next 30 years

Written By John Nunan

March 20 view of work progressing on the Southport swing bridge. Courtesy of MaineDOT

With consideration for neighboring osprey, salmon and sturgeon, the Southport bridge project is nearing its scheduled completion at the end of May, according to Damian Veilleux, spokesperson for Maine Department of Transportation and Jordan Henshaw, Cianbro regional manager.
Information from MaineDOT shows the project was on the department's work plan in 2017 and became fully funded by 2023. The $20.9 million contract went to Cianbro to replace parts of the structure and mechanical equipment, overhaul electrical and control systems and add safety features. 
The bridge spanning Townsend Gut was constructed in 1939 and is reputed to be one of Maine's few remaining swing bridges. Identified as Maine bridge #2789, MaineDOT reported that an average of 3,255 vehicles drive across it each day.

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