New Bridge: Highwater Trail at Hastings

[vegematic]

I was rolling down RT 113 on Saturday, 31 Aug and noticed a work site at the former suspension bridge across the Wild River at Hastings. The old bridge was taken out by Irene a couple years ago. It is being replaced by a very sturdy-looking single span steel bridge. It's ugly as hell but it should hold up better than the suspension bridge. The work area is currently a no-entry zone but there was no one to stop us looking around on the weekend.
-vegematic

 

[natron]

great news! anybody heard of a time table for use?

 

[vegematic]

The bridge is in place although it lacks decking. I would guess later this fall and that they want it ready for snow machines this winter.

 

[IQuest]

It this the crossing at the northern end of the Highwater Tr? Any word if the bridge is open yet?

 

[Rainman]

Yes, this is at the north end of Highwater Tr., and it is open.