Amesbury will accept a $175,000 MassDOT Shared Streets grant to support the replacement of the Upper Millyard Pedestrian Bridge. Funds will pay for surveying, geotechnical work, design, and environmental permitting, with costs reimbursed by MassDOT. The project aims to restore a key pedestrian connection and advance with MassDOT in designing the bridge replacement.
Amesbury is authorizing acceptance of a $175,000 grant from MassDOT’s Shared Streets and Spaces program to support the replacement of the Upper Millyard Pedestrian Bridge, which has been closed due to safety concerns identified by engineers and a 2024 inspection recommending replacement within two years. The grant will fund surveying, geotechnical exploration, design, and environmental permitting as the city coordinates with MassDOT to move the project forward. Funding is reimbursement-based through MassDOT Grant Central, with the contract process and a project completion window (including a Notice to Proceed within 4-6 weeks of documentation and a 12/31/2027 deadline) established through MassDOT oversight. The initiative preserves a critical pedestrian connection and enhances transportation infrastructure in Amesbury.