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DOT could replace Massena's Parker Avenue bridge in 2016

Posted 3/5/15

By ANDY GARDNER MASSENA -- The Department of Transportation says the Parker Avenue bridge could be replaced starting in spring 2016. “The job is still in the scoping and design phase, so it’s got …

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DOT could replace Massena's Parker Avenue bridge in 2016

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By ANDY GARDNER

MASSENA -- The Department of Transportation says the Parker Avenue bridge could be replaced starting in spring 2016.

“The job is still in the scoping and design phase, so it’s got a ways to go,” DOT Region 6 Public Information Officer Michael Flick said. “It’s moved up and down on the state’s list of priorities for a number of reasons.”

He says the Village of Massena may have to pay a portion of the pricetag, but it’s too early to know how much. Most of the cost should be covered by state and federal money, he said.

“There’s a lot of unknown questions,” Flick said.

He noted that the village could opt to add features or roll it into the Aluminum Trail project, which would affect the price.

If work starts in early 2016, Flick estimates the job should wrap up by fall 2017.

“Based on the size of that bridge, I don’t see it being a one-year job,” he said.

The DOT closed the outer two lanes of the four-lane bridge on Dec. 30, 2009.

Flick said drainage grates were letting too much water drip onto the supports and they were starting to corrode.

“We can isolate the sections that are bad and take them out of service with no harm or detriment to the structure,” Flick said, adding that the remaining two inner lanes are safe to travel.

He said there will be an upcoming public meeting but they don’t have a date.

“That will be a ways out,” Flick said.