Newfane, VT, May 14, 2009 - Because the contractor may not be able to obtain the necessary materials on time for the aggressive completion date of November, 2009, VTrans informed the Newfane Select Board.
The request for contractors' bids are to be issued this week. Because of the potential delay, while the contract will require the completion date to be November, a clause will be added requiring winning contractor to maintain the bridge through the winter until the work is completed.
An adjacent land owner will allow construction to on his property, so the old bridge can remain in use until the new bridge is ready.