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Engineers Expect to Split And Widen Vt. Bridge

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RICHMOND, Vt. -

Engineers are expected to cut an historic, narrow Vermont bridge in two so it can be widened as part of renovations designed to make it safe for 21st century travelers.

Preparations to widen the Checkered House Bridge in Richmond have been under way for more than a year.

Workers are preparing to cut the two trusses apart Monday morning and then push the downstream truss more than 10 feet. The two sides will then be reattached.

The truss that is being moved weighs about 300,000 pounds.

Once the renovation is finished, the bridge will be about 30 feet wide and have enough room for vehicles to pass each other with plenty of room for bicyclists and pedestrians.

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