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Follow VPR news for extensive coverage of the Crown Point Bridge: the history of the bridge, the demolition, future plans, and what this means for our region.

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18th Century French Fort Uncovered Tuesday, 03/16/10 Noon and 7pm - Vermont Edition The demolition of the Lake Champlain Bridge uncovered an 18th century French fort at Chimney Point. Two archaeologists describe what they're learning from the site. Also, we talk with Ben Hewitt about Hardwick's local agricultural movement. And, soldiers make art out of their uniforms.
Weight Limit Lifted On Temporary Ferry Monday, 03/01/10 6:06am - VPR News Officials have lifted a weight limit on trucks using a temporary ferry between Addison, Vermont and Crown Point, New York.
Charlotte Ferry Route Shuts Down Wednesday, 02/03/10 7:34am - VPR News Starting on Wednesday, there's going to be one less option for getting across Lake Champlain. One ferry route will close down. That will free up a boat for the new service that started at the site of the old Champlain Bridge.
Temporary Ferry Service Begins Monday, 02/01/10 6:06am - VPR News Temporary ferry service across Lake Champlain near the site of a demolished bridge is set to begin today.
Crown Point Ferry To Begin Service Wednesday, 01/27/10 6:34am - VPR News A new, temporary ferry service near the site of the demolished Lake Champlain Bridge will begin operating in the next few days. New York Governor David Paterson and Vermont Transportation Secretary David Dill will make the announcement this afternoon on the New York side of the lake.
New VT-NY Ferry Could Be In Operation By Feb. 1 Thursday, 01/21/10 6:06am - VPR News A new Lake Champlain ferry that will link Vermont and New York near the site of a now-demolished bridge should be carrying passengers by the end of the month.
Voices In The Week's News: January 15, 2010 Friday, 01/15/10 12:50pm - VPR News These were some of the voices in the news this week.
Vermont, NY Settle On Champlain Bridge Design Thursday, 01/14/10 12:04pm - VPR News Vermont Governor Jim Douglas and New York Governor David Paterson announced that a design for the new Champlain Bridge has been chosen.
Public Meeting On Champlain Bridge Designs Monday, 01/04/10 6:06am - VPR News Vermonters and New Yorkers will get a chance to view six possible designs for a new Lake Champlain Bridge linking their two states.
Interest Rises In Commemorating Demolished Champlain Bridge Tuesday, 12/29/09 5:50pm - VPR News Now that much of the 80-year-old Champlain Bridge is at the bottom of Lake Champlain, many are wondering what to do to commemorate the span.
Explosives Bring Down Crown Point Bridge Monday, 12/28/09 10:11am - VPR News The 80-year-old Champlain Bridge connecting West Addison Vermont, and Crown Point, New York, was brought down by controlled explosions this morning.
Viewing Areas Set For Bridge Demolition Tuesday, 12/22/09 6:06am - VPR News Public viewing areas will be set up in New York and Vermont for the demolition Wednesday of the Lake Champlain Bridge.
Voices in the week's news: December 18, 2009 Friday, 12/18/09 1pm - VPR News These were some of the voices in the week's news.
Lake Champlain Bridge Could Be Dropped Wednesday Friday, 12/18/09 8:04am - VPR News The Vermont Agency of Transportation says the Crown Point Bridge could be dropped into Lake Champlain with explosives next week.
Ti Ferry Remains Closed Due To Ice Friday, 12/18/09 6:34am - VPR News The Ticonderoga Ferry remains closed this morning due to ice forming on southern Lake Champlain. The ferry shut down service yesterday afternoon. The company says they worked through the night to get the ferry running again, and they hope to re-open soon.
NY-VT Panel Suggests Design For Replacement Bridge Thursday, 12/17/09 6:06am - VPR News An advisory committee has recommended a last-minute design as the replacement for the closed Lake Champlain Bridge, set to be demolished in the coming weeks.
Six Designs For The Crown Point Bridge Monday, 12/14/09 6:34am - VPR News Six designs for a replacement of the closed Crown Point Bridge were unveiled at a series of public meetings in Ticonderoga this weekend. The bridge was closed in October due to concerns over safety.
Voices in the week's news: December 11, 2009 Friday, 12/11/09 1pm - VPR News These were some of the voices in this week's news.
Contractor Selected For Bridge Demolition Friday, 12/11/09 12:04pm - VPR News Plans are moving forward for the demolition of the Crown Point Bridge. Vermont and New York transportation officials say they've selected an explosives contractor from Idaho for a controlled demolition.
NY Considers 5 Designs For New Lake Champlain Span Friday, 12/11/09 6:06am - VPR News The New York Department of Transportation will show people five possible designs for a new bridge across Lake Champlain that will link Crown Point, New York and West Addison, Vermont.
New Bridge Designs To Be Unveiled Saturday Thursday, 12/10/09 7:34am - VPR News Ever since the state announced that the Crown Point Bridge would have to come down, people have wondered what the new bridge will look like. They'll get their first glimpse at potential designs Saturday.
Highway Administration Expected To Approve Bridge Demolition Friday, 12/04/09 6:06am - VPR News The Federal Highway Administration is expected to approve the demolition of the Crown Point Bridge early next week.
Legislative Leaders Want Stimulus Funds For Addison County Wednesday, 12/02/09 7:04am - VPR News Legislative leaders want to use one million dollars in federal stimulus money to help Addison County businesses hurt by the closure of the Crown Point Bridge.
Bridge Could Be Demolished Before Winter Tuesday, 11/24/09 7:36am - VPR News The historic, graceful arches of the Crown Point Bridge could disappear from the landscape before ice forms on Lake Champlain.
Ferry Construction Could Start This Week Tuesday, 11/17/09 7:34am - VPR News Construction could begin this week on a new ferry crossing between Vermont and New York that would take the place of the now-closed Crown Point Bridge.
Fishing Access Near Crown Point Bridge Closed Tuesday, 11/17/09 6:06am - VPR News The Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife is closing a fishing access beneath the Lake Champlain Bridge in West Addison because of safety threats from the now-closed bridge.
Ticonderoga Ferry To Provide Service Through Dec Monday, 11/16/09 6:34am - VPR News The Ticonderoga Ferry across Lake Champlain will provide service through December, weather permitting, under an agreement reached with Vermont and New York transportation officials.
Report Says New Lake Bridge Will Cost $67m Thursday, 11/12/09 8:55am - VPR News 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.
Zebra Mussels Could Be Factor In Bridge Corrosion Wednesday, 11/11/09 8:07am - VPR News Scientists say thick mats of zebra mussels in Lake Champlain can increase corrosion of things in the water near them. They say it's possible that the tiny invasive species might have played a role in the structural damage of the Champlain Bridge.
Douglas Wants Quick Launch Of New Ferry Service Tuesday, 11/10/09 5:50pm - VPR News Governor Jim Douglas says it's critical to launch a new ferry near the closed Crown Point Bridge as soon as possible.
N.Y., Vt. Say Crown Point Bridge Has To Be Demolished Monday, 11/09/09 3:08pm - VPR News The governors of New York and Vermont say the Crown Point Bridge has deteriorated so badly that it can't be repaired. So it will be demolished.
Officials Still Searching For Temporary Bridge Or Ferry Site Wednesday, 11/04/09 12:04pm - VPR News Transportation officials say they're still looking for sites for a temporary bridge and a wintertime ferry to serve commuters who used to drive over the Champlain Bridge.
VT Edition: The Crown Point Bridge Closing Wednesday, 10/28/09 1pm - VPR News VPR's Jane Lindholm talks with Vermont Agency of Transportation Secretary David Dill and New York State Department of Transportation Acting Commissioner Stanley Gee about the state's response to the Crown Point Bridge closing.
Fixing The Crown Point Bridge Wednesday, 10/28/09 Noon and 7pm - Vermont Edition We'll hear what's being done to help people affected by the sudden closure of the Crown Point Bridge and discuss plans to reopen it.
Interview: VPR's Nina Keck On The Champlain Bridge Public Meeting Wednesday, 10/28/09 8:52am - VPR News Reporter Nina Keck speaks with VPR's Mitch Wertlieb about a public meeting in Addison to discuss the status of the Champlain Bridge.
Bridge To Stay Closed Until At Least Spring Wednesday, 10/28/09 8:38am - VPR News Engineers say the Lake Champlain Bridge between Addison, Vt., and Crown Point, N.Y., is going to be closed until at least spring.
Vermonters, New Yorkers Protest Closing Of Bridge Tuesday, 10/27/09 5:44pm - VPR News A major bridge linking New York and Vermont was closed without warning this month because of extensive structural damage.
Commuters Get Free Ferry Rides In Place Of Closed Bridge Tuesday, 10/27/09 12:04pm - VPR News Commuters struggling to make do without the Champlain Bridge got some much needed help today. Free ferry rides.
Meetings Planned On Closed Lake Bridge Tuesday, 10/27/09 7:58am - VPR News Vermont Transportation Agency officials are planning a public meeting for Tuesday to discuss alternatives for people who can no longer use the Lake Champlain Bridge to reach Crown Point, N.Y.
Closing Of Crown Point Bridge Puts Spotlight On Its History Friday, 10/23/09 5:50pm - VPR News The closing of the Crown Point Bridge connecting Vermont and New York has affected hundreds of regular commuters, business owners, and visitors.It has also put a spotlight on the span's historic origins.
Closing Of Bridge Is Highway Emergency, State Says Tuesday, 10/20/09 5:50pm - VPR News Vermont says the closing of the Crown Point Bridge is now a federal highway emergency. The Agency of Transportation says that should help streamline permitting to repair or replace the bridge - and to get the money for the work.
VT Road Secretary To Discuss Bridge Closing Tuesday, 10/20/09 8:49am - VPR News Vermont Transportation Secretary David Dill is planning to meet with reporters to discuss the closing of the Crown Point Bridge that crosses Lake Champlain between Vermont and New York.
Crown Point Bridge Closes Indefinitely Friday, 10/16/09 3:44pm - VPR News Travelers between the New York and Vermont sides of Lake Champlain face a major detour.
NY sets meeting about Champlain bridge Tuesday, 09/29/09 8:23am - VPR News New York transportation officials travel to Vermont next week for a public meeting about a bridge linking the two states.
Champlain Bridge in worse shape than was known Friday, 09/18/09 8:27am - VPR News A key link across Lake Champlain is in worse shape than was thought, but will reopen to two-lane traffic next month.
Interview: Jim Boni on the Future of the Lake Champlain Bridge Tuesday, 08/25/09 9:28am - VPR News Jim Boni is the project manager for the NY Department of Transportation. He spoke with VPR's Mitch Wertlieb about the future of the Lake Champlain Bridge.
Transportation officials to survey Champlain Bridge traffic Thursday, 08/20/09 7:04am - VPR News Traffic experts have a few questions for you if you drive the Lake Champlain-Crown Point Bridge. So they'll be out with clipboards in hand this weekend, interviewing drivers.
Crown Point Bridge update, replacement eyed Monday, 09/17/07 7:34am and 7:34am - VPR News The Crown Point Bridge was pronounced safe after inspections over the past month or so. But the historic span over southern Lake Champlain was designed for another era. So Vermont and New York are trying to figure out whether it can be updated or whether it should be replaced.
The shanties are up under the Champlain Bridge Wednesday, 02/21/07 12am - VPR News VPR's Melody Bodette recently visited a few shanties to hear the stories and sounds of ice fishing, starting with the sound of a handheld ice auger.
Crews to work on malfunctioning joints in Champlain Bridge Monday, 01/24/05 12am - VPR News A bridge linking Addison, Vermont and Crown Point, New York, is open to traffic after being shut down over the weekend. A passing motorist reported a five-inch gap in the deck of the bridge.
Crown Point bridge reopens after accident Thursday, 08/08/02 12am - VPR News The Crown Point bridge over Lake Champlain has reopened to traffic this afternoon. New York and Vermont state police closed the bridge at Chimney Point after a logging truck struck an overhead beam on the bridge.

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