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<\/p>\nMAITLAND, Fla. \u2014 The Maitland City Council has approved plans for significant repairs to the small bridge on Old Horatio Avenue and the construction of a new covering. The existing wooden shed over the bridge collapsed on June 10, necessitating the project. Bridge repairs are estimated at $205,000, with the total project cost exceeding $441,000.<\/p>\n
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small bridge on Old Horatio Avenue Maitland City Council approves over $441,000 for repairs to the Old Horatio Avenue bridge and construction of a new protective shed after its collapse. <\/p>\n
The bridge, originally built in 1958, spans 12 feet across a narrow canal connecting Lake Minnehaha and Lake Nina. It is located on Old Horatio Avenue, a local street that runs between Jim Houser Azalea Gardens and Covered Bridge Park. <\/p>\n
A whimsical wooden shed was previously added to the bridge to restrict access from heavy, oversized vehicles. The whimsical wooden shed was damaged in 2014 after being struck by a truck. <\/p>\n
Following that incident, the shed was replaced. Metal gateway signs were constructed on both sides of the bridge to protect the new structure. <\/p>\n
The approved bridge repairs will extend the service life of the current structure. After these repairs are completed, a new shed will be constructed over the bridge.<\/p>\n
A timeframe for the bridge reconstruction project has not yet been established.<\/p>\n
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