Parkway officials say repairs to the Goshen Creek Bridge and roadway from Milepost 285 to Milepost 288, approximately five miles north of intersection US Route 321, was closed to facilitate deck replacement, painting of superstructure steel, guardrail installation, drain repairs, asphalt paving and other related work.
The much needed rehabilitation restored the integrity of the historic structure while retaining most of the original design elements. Stonework was left undisturbed but did undergo cleaning and repointing. Picket bridge rail replacement was the most significant deviation from the previous design, as the Federal Highway Administration regulations required railing that met more stringent crash standards.
Parkway officials say repairs and repaving will be conducted on parts of the scenic road until December 2010.
Jeff
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