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News Advisory
RI Department of Environmental Management
235 Promenade Street, Providence, RI 02908
(401) 222-2771 TDD/(401) 222-4462
FOR AP AND METRO NEWS DAYBOOKS:
Photo Opportunity: This rustic covered bridge provides an excellent autumn photo opportunity
Date: Wednesday, October 20, 2004

Time:

 11:30 a.m.
Location: Table Rock Road and Route 123, Lincoln
Event: Groundbreaking for New Covered Bridge and Handicapped-Accessible Fishing Platform at Entrance to Lincoln Woods State Park

For Release:

 October 18, 2004
Contact: Gail Mastrati 222-4700 ext. 2402
Stephanie Powell 222-4700 ext. 4418

DEM, FEDERAL AND LOCAL OFFICIALS TO HOLD RIBBON-CUTTING CEREMONY FOR NEW COVERED BRIDGE AT LINCOLN WOODS

PROVIDENCE - The Department of Environmental Management will host ribbon-cutting ceremonies for the new covered bridge and fishing platform at the northeast entrance to Lincoln Woods State Park on Wednesday, October 20.

The new 51-foot long structure is one of a handful of covered bridges in Rhode Island. It features a pre-stressed box beam superstructure, timber approach and bridge rails, concrete abutments, and a timber truss. A fenced, handicapped-accessible fishing platform ranging from five to eight feet wide has been incorporated along the entire length of one side of the bridge.

Those participating in the program include DEM Acting Director Frederick Vincent, Michael Creasey, Chairman of the John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor Commission, and Lincoln Town Administrator Sue Sheppard.

Funding for the $700,000 construction project included $376,411 from the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund, and the balance from state recreational bond funds.

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Directions from Providence: Take Rte. 146 North to the Breakneck Hill Road (Route 123) exit. Turn right and follow Route 123 East for 2-3 miles. The bridge will be on your right hand side.
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