A potential bridge design by Massachusetts Department of Transportation.
BOURNE – Local leaders are applauding Governor Maura Healey’s recently announced plans to tackle the Cape Cod Canal bridges replacements one at a time.
Cape Cod Commission Executive Director Kristy Senatori said both the Sagamore and Bourne Bridges are critical for the long-term vitality of the Cape, and their replacement is the only viable solution to address existing public safety issues while ensuring economic progress.
She added that she is hopeful that the near-term focus on seeking federal funds for the Sagamore bridge’s replacement will build towards a “comprehensive solution for the region.”
The following is the full statement from Kristy Senator:
Replacement of both the Sagamore and Bourne Bridges, with improved multi-modal connectivity to the surrounding communities, is critical to the long-term vitality of the Cape Cod region and its people and is the only viable solution to address existing public safety issues while ensuring economic progress for the Cape and Islands. I am encouraged by the Healey Administration’s progress on the Canal Bridges Program and am hopeful that the near-term focus on seeking federal funds for the replacement of the Sagamore Bridge will build towards the comprehensive solution for the region.
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