November 1st, 2021 by WCBC Radio
The Washington Street bridge which has been closed for several years has been identified as a top priority of both the city of Cumberland and Allegany County- however that in no way guarantees a resolution anytime soon. CSX, which has been reluctant to claim ownership of the bridge, has also shown little interest in paying for construction of a new bridge at the site that meets modern standards. As a result, county officials in June, filed an official complaint against CSX with the National Surface Transportation Board. Mayor Ray Morriss tells WCBC News that local officials are still awaiting a date for the case to be heard…
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