Stone Bridge Work--will construction retain this heritage structure?
Idea:
Reading your response to a question about the stone bridge at Sunset and Main made me wonder if steps will be taken to keep the character of the bridge intact during the work described. Here is the response I reference: "Thanks for reaching out! The state of the fence next to the Stone Bridge has been reviewed by City staff and we agree it has issues. Looking ahead, our engineering dept has infrastructure renewal (water & sewer pipes / roadway & sidewalk replacement) planned for that area in the next 5 years. As this reconstruction comes down Royal Road and through the intersection with Sunset Drive, this section of Main Street will be rebuilt by changing the sidewalks and the roadway to match with the City's Main Street Plan. Reconstructing and improving the fencing along this section will be part of the work we'll do."
Staff Feedback:
Thanks for your question. Road bridges in the Province of New Brunswick are owned and maintained by the New Brunswick Department of Transportation and Infrastructure. The rehabilitation of the bridge would therefore be something that NBDTI would be responsible for and manage. When we plan our road work in the coming years, we will reach out to NBDTI on the coordination of the work at the Main Street end with the structure. So, we'll know more then. To date, we have not heard of any rehabilitation plans for that structure.