Crews installing roof, drainage system on iconic Avon bridge span

By MATT LEADER

AVON — The Five Arch Bridge off Route 39 has stood tall since it was first constructed in the 1850s. But decades of exposure to the elements have taken their toll on the well-known span.

“The problem we’ve had over the years is the water migrated through the top and it’d get in between the big limestone rocks. It starts to affect the mortar and the integrity,” explained Avon Village Mayor Tom Freeman. “Before we go to work on preserving the whole structure, we need to stop the water.”

Earlier this month, crews started work on installing a roof and drainage system to funnel water away from the iconic landmark so it doesn’t continue to deteriorate.

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