Memorial Bridge

Sarah Long Bridge Breaks In Frigid Temperatures

Sam Evans-Brown — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 20:59:27 +0000

1/24/13 AP Update:

Work has started to fix a lift bridge between New Hampshire and Maine that had gotten stuck and caused traffic problems along the seacoast.

The work could take up to two days. Conditions weren't optimal: Workers started at 7 a.m. Thursday in subzero weather. By noon, it got up to 12 degrees in Portsmouth.

Department spokesman Bill Boynton said authorities were performing a routine test on Sarah Long Bridge on Wednesday when it failed to close all the way, becoming stuck about a foot over the roadbed.

Memorial Bridge Span Lowered Into Place

Roger Wood — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 21:12:28 +0000

There is finally some visible evidence of progress in the rebuilding of the Memorial Bridge between New Hampshire and Maine.

Memorial Bridge "Float Out" Begins

Roger Wood — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:52:58 +0000

Removal of the historic Memorial Bridge between Portsmouth and Kittery, Maine is finally underway.

Shortly after noon-time Wednesday, the center lift-span was lowered into position to be placed on a barge.

(Memorial Bridge photos by Erik Swenson, view gallery on flickr.)

Timeline: History Of The Memorial Bridge And Events Leading To Its Replacement

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:53:01 +0000

After a history of closures, repairs and re-openings which mottle its 88-year lifespan, the Memorial Bridge replacement project has begun. The bridge which crosses the Piscataqua River between Portsmouth, New Hampshire and Kittery, Maine, is set for completion as early as July, 2013.

The "float-out", which is the removal of the lift span and the first stage of demolition, is scheduled for today.

http://youtu.be/_rEd57vmGck

Memorial Bridge Timeline

Demolition of Memorial Bridge Begins With "Float Out"

Amy Quinton — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:41:36 +0000

The demolition of the Memorial Bridge begins Tuesday. The 90-year-old lift bridge, which crosses the Piscataqua River between Portsmouth and Kittery Maine, has long been in a state of disrepair.

The bridge closed permanently to vehicle traffic in July of last year.

Weather and barge setup permitting, the removal and “float out” of the lift span of the Memorial Bridge is expected to begin Tuesday morning at 9:00 a.m.

Memorial Bridge Plan Moves Forward

Roger Wood — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 20:55:18 +0000

The Governor and Executive Council are expected to approve a contract for replacement of the Memorial Bridge between Portsmouth and Kittery, Maine.

If approved, the bridge will be in place by July 2013. The total price tag is $81 million dollars. New Hampshire, Maine and the Federal Government will split the cost. Speaking at a Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce breakfast, Project Manager Keith Coda with DOT said the new bridge will closely replicate the old span.