Hi Carole,

Here is my response –

Mike

Thanks Michael and folks –

Larry Ackerman asked SU to track down an answer about Curtisville Bridge — it’s our pleasure — ask SU to ask our officials any question you have.

Carole

Curtisville Bridge

Hi Larry—thanks for the question. Curtisville Bridge wasn’t discussed in detail at the recent meeting because it is still in the evaluation stage and we don’t yet have a defined project path to present. We are actively reviewing options and expect to have more to share soon.

A few factors make this bridge more complex than others in our inventory:

A Massachusetts Historical Commission (MHC) preservation restriction remains in effect through the end of this year; any major action before it expires would require additional approvals.

Possible future reuse scenarios—such as a pedestrian or limited use crossing—must meet applicable AASHTO pedestrian bridge and safety standards (and related accessibility/code requirements).

Any structural work or change of use will be subject to MassDOT Chapter 85 bridge review, adding engineering and regulatory steps. We’re using this window to look “outside the box” at what is feasible—rehabilitation, adaptive reuse, or other approaches—so that when the restriction lapses we can move forward in an informed, coordinated way. I’ll provide a public update once we have clearer direction from engineers and regulators.