Eagle Construction’s bid of $8.8 million has been awarded for a new bridge and demolition of the existing bridge, which will take place first.
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The Keowee Street Bridge is the last of the filled arch bridges in Montgomery County.
The bridge is structurally deficient according to Gruner.
“It’s in very poor condition. There’s pieces of concrete falling off onto the bike path and into the river. It needs to be done for the safety of the public,” Gruner said.
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The new bridge will be wider and is being designed to “accommodate the needs of the rowing community. The spans are longer. They’ll be able to pass two skulls underneath, side-by-side. The project will take about two years, or, two construction seasons.” Gruner says.
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