The Ponquogue Bridge, which connects Hamptons Bay to Ponquogue Beach, has been closed indefinitely following structural concerns detected during routine inspections. The state Department of Transportation shut down the bridge due to signs of "spalling" in one of its concrete supports. Southampton Town's Director of Public Safety emphasized the closure was a precaution while state and county officials evaluate the situation. Local residents fear the closure could have significant impacts on access, while some have embraced the situation humorously by creating merchandise referencing the bridge's status.
"For safety purposes, they closed it as a precautionary measure while the state and the county analyze the data and discuss what the next step is - whether that's reopening it or making repairs."
"The closed vital roadway connecting the barrier beach's commercial dock to the rest of Long Island could be a 'catastrophe' depending on how long the closure lasts."
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