• Font Size    
E-mail

Close Window E-mail This Page

Longfellow Bridge Closed For 4th Spectators

Required fields are marked with an asterisk(*)

The information you provide will be used only to send the requested e-mail and will not be used to send any other e-mail communications. Read more in our Privacy Policy

Send E-mail

   Print     Share +    Comments
Jun 6, 2008 9:47 pm US/Eastern

Longfellow Bridge Closed For 4th Spectators

BOSTON (WBZ) ― State officials have closed a sidewalk on the century-old Longfellow Bridge after an inspection revealed a support beam needs immediate repair.

The Department of Conservation and Recreation also said Friday that the entire bridge will be closed to spectators during the July 4 fireworks and festivities, eliminating access to a popular prime viewing area.

Commissioner Richard Sullivan says the agency's engineers inspected the bridge Thursday night and noted serious deterioration of a steel structure supporting the sidewalk on the side carrying vehicles from Cambridge to Boston.

The state has spent more than $5.5 million on inspections and repairs to the bridge since August 2007.

The repairs are expected to be completed this fall before a scheduled $200 million renovation begins in 2010.

(© MMIX, CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.)

Add Comment

here. here. Need a log in? Register here
  •  * Will not be displayed with comment
  •  * e.g. (http://www.mywebsite.com)
  •  
  • Click here to refresh with new letters

Show Comments (0)

Close Window Login


Close Window Flag Comment


loading...

© MMIX, CBS Corporation. All rights reserved.