Park Service Raises Cost of Bridge Statue Restoration to $5 Million
The National Park Service increased the budget for restoring bronze statues on a bridge from $2.4 million to $5 million. The work is scheduled for completion ahead of Independence Day.
soranews24.comThe project cost rose from an original estimate of $2.4 million to $5 million. The agency said the higher amount covers work needed to finish the restoration before Independence Day. Officials did not name the contractor or provide further details on the selection process.
The contract covers restoration of the statues.
Completion is set for early July. No additional funding sources or schedule changes were reported.
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