Site work and new construction of a bridge / tunnel in Ashland, Massachusetts. Completed plans call for the construction of a bridge / tunnel.

Construction and installation of two riverwalk bridges. Question Deadline 10/22/2026 at 4:00 PM ET By Email: breynolds@ashlandmass.com By Mail: Beth Reynolds, Assistant Town Manager, 101 Main Street, Ashland, MA 01721. Questions are to be clearly labeled as: QUESTIONS: Riverwalk Bridge Replacements This scope of work shall include the removal of all the existing materials for both bridges and replace each bridge as shown on the plan provided. The existing 2 bridges are currently made out of 2 telephone poles each with 2x6 PT boards for the decking and PT railings and posts. Site There is no staging area at the bridges At the end of each day the contractor will be required to remove all debris, materials from the sites. There is no access via a vehicle except for the walkway. It is suggested that the contractor use the Riverwalk entrance on Ponderosa Road. There is no electricity on site, the contractor shall be responsible for providing their own power. For the duration of the project, signs will be posted at either end of the walkway notifying the public that the Walkway will be closed due to construction. New Bridge Construction: The bridges are 24' long and 28" long. (2) steel beam footings are to be installed for each bridge. The beams are designed such that they can be carried into the sites and installed in sections by splicing them together. These bridges are within 2 ' of grade below. Each end is less than a foot above grade The bridges are to be ADA accessible by either dropping the bridges down or building a small ramp at each end. The balusters are to be wood and will be attached to the steel beams ; the guards shall mimic the guards on the existing decks. All wood material shall be # 1 PT material.