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CITY OFFICIALS, INDOT DISCUSS DEPOT OVERPASS PROJECT

(Richmond, IN)--City of Richmond and INDOT officials held a public meeting Monday night to explain the details of a major road project that’s about to get underway.  Beginning in as soon as two weeks, the U.S. 27 bridge over the Depot District will be demolished and replaced.  Officials explained some of the features of the new bridge, which will include increased safety for pedestrians and drivers.  The number of spans will be reduced from 17 to seven.  And, the pier on Fort Wayne Avenue will be removed.  Once it gets underway, construction is expected to take two full years to complete.