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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2012

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A N A C T

RELATING TO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION - HIGHWAYS

     Introduced By: Representatives E Coderre, Johnston, O`Neill, San Bento, and O`Grady

     Date Introduced: January 18, 2012

     Referred To: House Finance

It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

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     SECTION 1.The department of transportation is hereby directed to perform a structural

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study of the Division Street Bridge within six (6) months after using the Division Street Bridge as

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a detour for the Pawtucket River Bridge #550 Project. Upon completion of the study the

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department of transportation is hereby directed to make all the repairs and upgrades needed to

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ensure the long-term structural soundness of the Division Street Bridge.

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     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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EXPLANATION

BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

OF

A N A C T

RELATING TO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION - HIGHWAYS

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     This act would require the department of transportation to perform a structural study of

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the Division Street Bridge, within six months after the detour is needed, and then to make all the

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repairs and upgrades needed.

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     This act would take effect upon passage.

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