Final Environmental Impact Report - Whittier Bridge/I-95 ...

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of bridge abutments in this area will allow the
important multi-use trail connection where I-95
presently presents a barrier to alternative
transportation. Demolition, regrading, relocation of
utilities, installation of a gravel access road and
construction of new bridge abutments will require
disturbance in the subject area. As such, the
addition of a path underneath the abutment will
require relatively little work in this area.
After many discussions with Mass. DOT
representatives, we understand that creating a
permitting issue makes it difficult to incorporate
this element in the project undertaken directly by
Mass. DOT. However, we believe that Mass. DOT should
commit in writing to prior verbal assurances that a
public access permit will be allowed by Mass. DOT once
the construction of the project is complete.
Easements, licenses and/or right of way plans should
be developed and executed accordingly. A similar
pedestrian access already exists underneath the Route
1 bridge abutment in downtown Newburyport. A
commitment to this logical access under the Route 1
for the Whittier Bridge will allow the City to invest
time and resources in design of the construction of an
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