Closure

On October 16th, inspectors closed down the Crown Point Bridge that spans Lake Champlain and connects New York to Vermont, saying the structure was in danger of collapsing. The bridge carried more than 3,000 vehicles a day and its closure has thrown the region’s economy into a state of chaos. Lisa Cloutier, owner of the Bridge Restaurant in West Addison, Vermont is witnessing neglected infrastructure's impact on Northland businesses firsthand.

Audio: BBC, PRI & WBUR's Here & Now. Host: Meghna Chakrabarti.

Later...The governors of New York and Vermont said the Crown Point Bridge has deteriorated so badly that it can't be repaired. So it will be demolished as soon as possible.

Report from Vermont Public Radio.

November 12: BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) - A report prepared for the New York Department of Transportation says the cost of replacing a now-closed bridge over Lake Champlain will cost $67 million and take 22 months to build.