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Province of Pisa to begin structural repairs on Castelfranco-Montopoli bridge
The Province of Pisa has announced upcoming structural maintenance on the bridge connecting Castelfranco di Sotto and Montopoli in Valdarno. The intervention is required because the Arno river has eroded the earth covering the base of the bridge pillars, potentially affecting long-term stability.
Castelfranco Mayor Fabio Mini clarified that the bridge falls strictly under provincial jurisdiction, meaning local municipalities do not have authority over its maintenance. To minimize disruption to motorists, officials have agreed to keep the bridge open for two-way traffic, though drivers should expect a slight narrowing of the roadway.
The project is expected to be complex and time-consuming, with authorities estimating that the works will not be completed for at least 18 months.
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Arno · Castelfranco di Sotto · Fabio Mini · Montopoli in Valdarno · Province of Pisa
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Structural works on the Castelfranco-Montopoli bridge are expected to take at least 18 months to complete. www.gonews.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Castelfranco Mayor Fabio Mini stated that the bridge is under provincial jurisdiction and municipalities lack maintenance authority. www.gonews.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Traffic on the bridge will remain two-way with a slight narrowing of the roadway to avoid closures. www.gonews.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Province of Pisa will perform structural work on the bridge connecting Castelfranco di Sotto and Montopoli in Valdarno. www.gonews.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Erosion of the earth covering the bridge pillars by the Arno river necessitated structural interventions. www.gonews.it