The community of Concord is set to receive a notable infrastructural boost as the Lincoln Street bridge, located over the Irish Buffalo Creek, officially reopens to the public today at noon. The reopening marks the end of an essential reconstruction phase that began after the city deemed the bridge unsafe for vehicles in July 2022. An earlier inspection had revealed structural deficiencies that prompted immediate closure for the safety of commuters.

In what came as a pleasant surprise, the construction of the new bridge, which kicked off in May 2024, wrapped up in a brisk eight months rather than the expected year. Alongside the necessary reinforcement to support vehicular traffic, the redesign notably includes a sidewalk aimed to ensure pedestrian safety and enhance the connection between neighborhoods. Completed ahead of schedule, the renovation promises to better serve the community by creating pathways to integrate with the proposed Irish Buffalo Creek Greenway crossing.

According to an announcement on the City of Concord's official website, "the newly replaced Lincoln Street bridge includes the addition of a sidewalk to enhance pedestrian safety and improve neighborhood connections, including connections to the future Irish Buffalo Creek Greenway," signaling not just a physical rebuild but a commitment to the social fabric of the city.