River Street Bridge/Western Avenue Bridge Project Meeting July 18

[Doug Mink]

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation Invites You to a
Public Information Meeting for the
River Street Bridge/Western Avenue Bridge Rehabilitation Project

Monday, July 18, 2011, 6:30 PM � 8:00 PM
Honan-Allston Branch Library, 300 North Harvard Street, Allston, MA

The purpose of this meeting is to provide an overview of the proposed conceptual
design for the rehabilitation of the historic River Street and Western Avenue
Bridges, introduce MassDOT�s design team, answer questions and gather comments.

The River Street Bridge/Western Avenue Bridge Rehabilitation Project is being
undertaken by MassDOT as part of the Commonwealth�s Accelerated Bridge Program.
The goals of the project are to improve structural integrity and enhance
accessibility. The main objectives are to repair deteriorating elements of the
bridges, upgrade structural capacity and improve local street connections and
accessibility. The proposed rehabilitation will respect the documented historic
status of these landmark structures and preserve as many of the original
elements as possible. The River Street Bridge was constructed in 1926 and the
Western Avenue Bridge was constructed in 1924. Both bridges are listed on the
State and National Registers of Historic Places and serve as primary connections
between Cambridge and Boston.

If you have questions or would like more information about the project, please
contact Robert Antico, MassDOT Highway Division Project Manager,
Robert...@state.ma.us. To be added to the project email or US Mail
distribution lists, please contact Stephanie Boundy, Public Outreach Coordinator
for MassDOT�s Accelerated Bridge Program, at 617-973-8049 or
Stephani...@state.ma.us. The library is accessible. To request language or
access accommodations, please contact Stephanie Boundy at the above email
address or phone number.