Second, Third Levels of Library Garage Closed
Framingham forced to close now the second level of parking garage due to falling concrete, said Town Manager Bob Halpin.
Parking was at a premium yesterday for the weekly summer children's program at the main library, as town officials have closed now the second level of the parking garage in addition to the third level, that was previously closed.
Town Manager Bob Halpin said it was necessary to close the second level of the Lexington Street parking garage after a chunk of concrete fell onto a library employee's car.
"It's a safety issue," he said.
The garage had already been identified as needing improvements. The top, open level, of the garage has been closed for some time, due to water-damaged joints.
Yesterday, yellow tape and cones blocked access to the second and third level. The stairs were accessible and a couple of skateboarders were spotted on that level.
The garage is structural okay to park on the lowest level, said Halpin.
There are about 25 spots on that level. If all three levels were open, more than 100 cars could park in the garage.
We are looking at solutions, said Halpin Wednesday night.
Bob Woodhouse
10:36 am on Thursday, July 12, 2012
The lowest level is safe as it's not be affected by the forces of gravity.
barb miller
11:20 pm on Monday, July 16, 2012
If there are only 25 spaces left on the lower level, then why are 5 of those spaces marked as for Verizon use only?
George Lewis
12:17 pm on Friday, August 17, 2012
When was the garage built? The garage does not appear to be that old to have structural problems so soon. How many years ago did the first of the structural problems appear? What is the cause of the deterioration? Poor concrete mixture? Insufficient rods? What company was awarded the bid on the garage? What is the process of overseeing the quality of the construction work performed and the approval of the completed work?