Reopened bridge restores full mile loop at Paradise Creek Nature Park in Portsmouth

Reopened bridge restores full mile loop at Paradise Creek Nature Park in Portsmouth

A footbridge at Paradise Creek Nature Park in Portsmouth has reopened after nearly a year of closure due to structural damage caused by sun exposure.The bridge, a key part of the park's 1-mile loop trail, was shut down after sun damage rendered the wood unsafe to walk on. The city closed the bridge while searching for a contractor capable of handling the specialized repair work the structure required.Larry Lapell, operations manager at Paradise …