Save Our Bridges Community Comments

Comments

	The loss of the Memorial Bridge would be a serious blow to our community, undoing decades of development and irreparably damaging the many business and social connections between our two towns. As a key part of U.S. Route 1, the Memorial Bridge quite literally serves as "The Gateway to Maine" for countless travelers as they tour this historic route spanning from Key West to Canada. In fact, the Wikipedia page for U.S. Route 1 itself prominently displays a photo of the Memorial Bridge. For Maine to sever this historic connection and divert this traffic would send a very grim message about our state's values -- or lack thereof. Moreover, the loss of this bridge would be an inexcusable insult to the World War I veterans for whom the bridge was originally dedicated.
	-MJ Blanchette

	In discussion about the Memorial Bridge some communities build an additional bridge along side of the existing one. Traffic could travel down State St. and cross over from where the Pier II restaurant used to be and over to the marina. The Memorial Bridge would become a bicycle/foot only historic landmark. The states of Maine and New Hampshire should of considered aquiring the Pier II lot and the land where the former store and Clam Hut used to be.
	-stacey statkus