AUGUSTA (AP) – A report created in response to the I-35W bridge collapse in Minneapolis calls for a sharp increase in the amount of money spent each year for bridge repairs and replacements in Maine.
The report by a team of 15 engineers says Maine’s bridges are safe but that the current inspection program is ineffective.
Among the 25 recommendations is a call for boosting the $70 million in annual spending on repairs and replacements by another $50 to $60 million.
Gov. John Baldacci called for the report after the Minnesota disaster last summer.
The report that he received Wednesday predicts additional weight restrictions and bridge closures unless more money is found to replace or make needed repairs on bridges.
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