News Release Archive

TRANSPORTATION/PUBLIC WORKS--APPLE RIVER BRIDGE
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The Department of Transportation and Public Works will install a
temporary one lane bridge over the Apple River in Cumberland
County.

The temporary structure should be in place by the end of the
month and will serve traffic in the area until a permanent bridge
is built.

The Apple River Bridge, on Shulie Road, between Advocate and
Joggins, collapsed April 1, after being struck by a tractor
trailer.

The department is reviewing its options on replacing the bridge
with a permanent two-lane structure.

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Contact: John Archibald
         Department of Transportation and Public Works
         902-893-5780

         Public Affairs & Communications
         902-424-8687

trp                     Apr. 9, 1997 - 4:40 p.m.