October 26th, 2022 by WCBC Radio

While there are firm plans and tentative time frames for work to be completed on the Fayette and Cumberland street bridges on the city’s West Side- the future of the Washington Street bridge is not as clear. While all three spans have been in various states of closure for several years as a result of deteriorating conditions and safety concerns- they have been a priority of the Cumberland City Council.  All three bridges span CSX tracks and while talks between the city and the railroad have led to potential resolutions for Cumberland and Fayette- engineering and design issues make the Washington Street span more complicated- leading to a complaint being filed with the National Surface Transportation Board. The future of the West Side bridges, particularly Washington Street, was asked of the city council candidates during WCBC’s forum this week. Incumbent Rock Cioni blasted CSX Transportation for failing to step up and take more responsibility…

Incumbent Joe George is equally frustrated with CSX…

Challenger James Furstenburg said this is another example of Cumberland taking years to address problems that other municipalities address in short order…