Part of a bridge under construction in southern Maine collapsed injuring construction workers, with one transported to the hospital.
Workers were pouring concrete on the replacement Llewellyn Estes Bridge when it collapsed into the river.
The bridge consists of reinforced polymer composites for reinforcing the bridge deck, according to Maine DOT. According to a May report on the construction progress, the DOT indicated crews were "addressing gaps that formed between the deck forms and exterior lightweight composite girders by developing a mitigation strategy."
Traffic had been using a temporary bridge and was not impacted.
The structure failed August 13 in Old City on Stillwater Avenue, according to Milford Fire & Rescue. One injured worker was removed and transported to an emergency room. Two others reportedly had injuries that did not require hospital transport.
Maine DOT said it is collecting data and information from “partners involved in all aspects of the design, fabrication and construction” of the collapsed bridge for a formal review. The department said no significant environmental impacts were identified as a result of the collapse. The temporary bridge is also being inspected by Maine DOT.
Powered byAccording to Maine DOT’s website, replacing the Llewellyn Estes Bridge was proposed in early 2022, and a $10 million contract for the project was awarded to Woolwich-based Reed & Reed Inc. as the construction manager/general contractor.
The construction underway is part of the first phase of the bridge replacement.
