GROVELAND- HAVERHILL- BRIDGE REPLACEMENT, G-15-001=H-12-012, ROUTE 97 & ROUTE 113 OVER THE MERRIMACK RIVER (BATES BRIDGE)

This project consists primarily of the replacement of the existing Bates Bridge with a new bridge located approximately 60 feet downstream from the existing bridge. This will allow the existing bridge to remain in service during construction. The proposed bridge will have a movable span similar to the existing bridge. In addition to the 775 feet long bridge, the project also includes reconstruction of the approach roadways in the City of Haverhill and the Town of Groveland to tie the new bridge alignment in with the existing approach roadways. The approach work extends approximately 500 feet beyond the bridge in Haverhill, and 300 feet in Groveland.