A new bridge is being built for a rural community that often gets cut off due to flooding. The community, located near Peebles, has been dealing with this issue for a long time. Residents had been complaining about the problem for 30 years before construction on the new bridge began.
What we know
- Crews started working on the new bridge a few weeks ago after concerns were brought to Adams County Engineer Lee Pertuset.
- Construction is expected to be finished and the bridge open before spring.
- The original bridge will be removed once the new one is completed.
- Adams County Engineer Lee Pertuset's office had set aside $200,000 for the new bridge project a few years ago.
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