Sussex Bridge Closure: Residents Demand Action

0:00Less than three weeks ago, on March 10th, the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure shut down the Trout Creek number one bridge, also. Called the Maple Avenue Bridge in Sussex, New Brunswick, the old structure, built back in 1936, had gotten two rundown for repairs, so they say a full replacement is the only fix. It's right in a residential spot near downtown, cutting off one of the town's two main roads for its 4,400 residents. Officials kicked off a design for a new bridge, but there's no timeline yet on when it will happen. Locals are fired up. With Donah McFarland collecting over 1,400 signatures on a petition, pushing the province to act fast. She calls it a huge hit to daily life and safety, especially with big events like the August flea market and September balloon festival coming up. Business owners like Burke Long at the all seasons in, worry about slower traffic turning quit drives into long halls and emergency services getting.

1:01Delay for folks across the bridge. Longtime resident Judy Wood says the decay went on for years without warning. The province is talking with town leaders and eyeing a safe way to reopen it for pedestrian soon. Residents just want their taxes to deliver that bridge back, keeping the community connected without the hassle. That's the story for today. Vancouver News Today, Driven by AI, I'm Corey with the story.