Manchester closes Queen City Bridge over structural safety concerns

The Queen City Bridge in Manchester was closed on Monday after state transportation officials identified potential structural deficiencies during a routine inspection. DPW workers installed barriers to block traffic over the Merrimack River. Maintenance crews were deployed both on the road surface and beneath the bridge to assess the situation. The bridge remains closed until further notice to address these structural safety concerns, ensuring public safety while officials evaluate the deficiencies found during the Monday inspection.