The Alfred Cunningham Bridge was built in the 1950s and closed in May 2007. The new bridge is tentatively scheduled to open on February 26th, 2010.
In 2004, the Board of Alderman along with City and State officials decided to replace the bridge with a new one for $26 million. The price tag has risen to $40 some million; not including maintenance, repair, and operation.
People have asked:
How will the City of New Bern cover the maintenance, repair and operating costs?
Should we have a “volunteer operating force” to help defray the costs?
Are there going to be special “operating” hours to decrease the manpower issue?
With the 300th Anniversary Celebration, should we have a ribbon cutting ceremony for the bridge?
* Aerial photo taken by Mr. Joe Hughes.
What do you think?
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