Bridge project to resume in Bedford Monday

BEDFORD (AP) - The New Hampshire Department of Transportation says work is expected to resume Monday on the replacement of the U.S. Route 3 bridge over the Everett Turnpike in Bedford. Work to be completed includes removal of the existing bridge, and ledge slope work that will involve blasting, curb installation, islands, sidewalks, and final paving and pavement markings. The bridge demolition and ledge work will require lane closures and state police rolling road blocks on the Everett Turnpike during off-peak hours for several weeks. E.D. Swett, Inc. of Concord is the general contractor for the $11.5 million project, which has a scheduled completion date of July 4.