Tag: Mine Road Bridge
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Hopewell Township Committee hopes county preserves Mine Road Bridge as pedestrian bridge
The Hopewell Township Committee supports the position that Mine Road Bridge should be preserved by Mercer County as a pedestrian and bicycle-only structure. The Township Committee unanimously approved a resolution on Feb. 22, stating the official position of the committee prefers preservation instead of a full replacement with a 40-ton load rated bridge. The official…
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Hopewell Township expects to announce official position on Mine Road Bridge
The Hopewell Township Committee, in the coming week, will announce an official position on Mercer County’s proposals for the future of Mine Road Bridge. Years ago, a downed tree had damaged the upper structure, resulting in the bridge being closed to traffic. Since 2015, the bridge deterioration resulted in the county determining that the bridge…
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Hopewell Township Committee seeks input on future of Mine Road Bridge
The Hopewell Township Committee is seeking public input on the future of the Mine Road Bridge. The bridge is on the township’s list of designated historic sites. It was built in the late 19th century by the King Bridge Company. Like the old Jacobs Creek Bridge and the Washington Crossing Bridge, it is…