Specifications include, but are not limited to: This project involves construction of a multiple-use bridge over the Sandy River to connect the Whistle Stop Trail to downtown Farmington, Maine. The original bridge was washed out by a flood in the late 1980s leaving the trail 2,250 feet short of connecting with downtown. This project will address the lack of alternative transportation options to connect trail users with downtown businesses and amenities, and transportation safety concerns related to snowmobiles precariously sharing Center Bridge with vehicles. The trail will be extended using the existing abandoned rail bed. The replacement bridge will be a cable-stayed design spanning 336 feet with a 10-foot-wide travel way.
