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Records Show Conflicting Reports on Boston Bridge’s Safety

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· Story link A independent inspection shows the century-old Longfellow bridge is in somewhat poorer condition than an earlier state…

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A independent inspection shows the century-old Longfellow bridge is in somewhat poorer condition than an earlier state study indicated. The state disputed the findings and refused to release the report until the Boston Globe filed a formal Freedom of Information Act request. The state said it is going ahead with recommended repairs even though it disagrees with the report’s conclusions.

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