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This is the old Frank J Wood bridge that crossed the Androscoggin River and connected Brunswick to Topsham.

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A major thoroughfare for the area, but old and in dire need of major structural repair. Numerous studies and years of inspections and debates resulted in a plan for replacement.

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The new concept was wider and free standing, with unobstructed scenic views and platform bump outs for taking in the sights.

As a rule, Mainers don’t like change and a lot of people fought to save and refurbish the historic old bridge… but finally lost the legal battle.

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The new bridge opened a few months ago and personally… I like it. Easier to navigate with wider lanes and a sidewalk for strolling, I think it’s a vast improvement.

The old bridge is currently being town down, piece by cumbersome piece and its devoted fans want to pay homage. Which sounds lovely, but in reality? Not so much.

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This is an artist’s rendering of what the (extremely expensive tax payer funded) memorial would look like.

Local reaction is not favorable.

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I’m totally Team Banana.

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How about you?

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