Video – Decaying bridge mocked by turtles…

Presence of turtles and Atlantic sturgeon delay bridge demolition.

The new Sakonnet Bridge is open to traffic but, just a few metres away, the former bridge sits unused, unloved and rapidly decaying. And now the demolition of the rusting hulk has been delayed while studies are carried out to test the impact of the works on the native turtles and Atlantic sturgeon in the river below.

Check out this local news TV report: