(Portsmouth, NH) - The new bridge was originally slated to open last fall.

Maine DOT photo
Maine DOT photo
Maine DOT photo

Construction of the new bridge, crossing the Piscataqua River between Portsmouth and Kittery, began in January of 2015.

Maine DOT photo
Maine DOT photo
Maine DOT photo

It is a joint effort by Maine and NH, with the Maine D.O.T. leading the project.

Maine DOT photo
Maine DOT photo
Maine DOT photo

The new bridge replaces the structure that had been deemed unsafe and dismantled.

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