Roberts Cove Road to close July 6 for bridge replacement; town may salvage old granite deck

The board notified the public on June 9 that a tentative construction schedule calls for Roberts Cove Road to be closed beginning July 6 at 6:00 a.m. between Brook/Bridal and Piper Point Road for a bridge replacement project.

Highway staff said contractor Mike Bean will begin by removing guardrails and the existing pavement and concrete deck, then excavate footings and install the new deck. The closure is scheduled through July 27 or until the project is completed; the town cautioned that timing is tentative and updates will be posted if the schedule changes.

Officials said the contractor will secure the site nightly with concrete barriers and chain-link fencing and urged the public to stay out of the work zone because of safety hazards. The board also said it will evaluate the condition of the old granite deck slabs; if they are salvageable the town may remove and repurpose them, but stone abutments will remain undisturbed.

The board said it will post the contractor’s one-page schedule on the town website and the town Facebook page so residents can track progress.