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East Hampton Closes Off Infamously ‘Deficient’ Amagansett Bridge After Roadway Collapses

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The Cranberry Hole Road bridge, which spans the Long Island Rail Road tracks, was blocked off this week because a hole has formed in the bridge decking, which was identified as dangerous by a state study more than six years ago.

The Cranberry Hole Road bridge, which spans the Long Island Rail Road tracks, was blocked off this week because a hole has formed in the bridge decking, which was identified as dangerous by a state study more than six years ago.

authorMichael Wright on May 10, 2023
East Hampton Town highway crews cordoned off the bridge at the southwestern end of Cranberry Hole Road this week after a gaping hole opened in the pavement of the brigade,... more

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