YORK (AP) — An old woodpiling bridge in southern Maine is shutting down for a year to be replaced with a new span.
The Sewall’s Bridge over the York River in York is closing today.
The new bridge will replicate the features of the existing bridge, with 13 pier structures and a 30-foot navigational channel for marine traffic.
It will be about 250 feet long and cost about $3.4 million to build.
During construction, traffic will be detoured about four miles to cross the river.
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