News Release Archive

TRANSPORTATION/PUBLIC WORKS--APPLE RIVER BRIDGE OPEN TO TRAFFIC
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The Apple River Bridge is once again open to traffic.

The Department of Transportation and Public Works has installed a
one-lane structure over the Apple River in Cumberland County, on
Shulie Road between Advocate and Joggins. The extra-wide single
span replaces the old steel truss that collapsed April 1 after it
was struck by a tractor-trailer.

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

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Contact: Transportation and Public Works 
         902-424-8687

         John Archibald
         District Director, Northern District
         Department of Transportation and Public Works
         902-893-5780

trp                    May 2, 1997 - 3:10 p.m.