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Officials from Bristol Township and Amtrak are set to meet with residents next week to discuss the ongoing closure of the Randall Avenue Bridge
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The public meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 23 at 7 p.m. at the Bristol Township Administration Building located at 2501 Bath Road.
According to a flyer from the township, the meeting will include a status update on the bridge and listen to concerns from the community.
The bridge, which connects Route 13 and Radcliffe Street, has been a subject of concern after significant deterioration was noticed last winter. The damage led to the bridge’s emergency closure in February, and it has remained closed since.
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The closure of the 169-foot bridge in the Edgely section has led to a significant disruption.
The bridge not only spans Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor but also SEPTA’s Trenton Line and various freight rail routes.
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Built in 1919, PennDOT had previously deemed the bridge to be in poor condition.
Bristol Township Manager Randee Elton has emphasized at council meetings the importance of a detailed assessment of the bridge’s damage before making any future decisions.
While the options of either dismantling or repairing the bridge have been suggested, both are expected to involve a large price tag.
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