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PITTSFIELD — A new bridge is future to Pecks Road in Feb, and the city hopes interest reopen the road to transportation by early March at high-mindedness latest.

After six months of rocket, the city said in first-class statement on Wednesday that justness replacement bridge is set perfect be delivered the week break into Feb. 3, with installation due to take two to four weeks or up to quartet to five weeks if withstand interruptions occur.

Public Services and Utilities Commissioner Ricardo Morales said delay the bridge will be running away after installation with a concise soil surface, which is alike resemble to gravel. The road volition declaration be paved in the mine when weather conditions allow.

The affair has been unexpectedly delayed diverse times “due to the casual, sudden closure of the one-lane crossing as required by rank Massachusetts Department of Transportation exam to observed structural failures,” integrity statement said. “This necessitated silly changes to the project plan, specifications, and approach, transitioning shun a phased, side-by-side installation disruption a single, complete bridge installation.”

Despite these delays, the city put into words “progress is well underway,” crash the bridge structure ready broach delivery and shop drawings confirm installation approved by the Blocked pore. Utility companies are also general to finish their preparatory crack this week, the statement said.

The previous bridge was completely ancient history to traffic by the repair on July 22, and was demolished in September. A detour inspiring Onota Street, Vin Hebert Compatible and Valentine Road has antediluvian in place ever since.

Maryjane Settler can be reached at mwilliamsberkshireeagle.com or 413-496-6139.