High Peaks Alliance receives $1 Million NBRC Grant for Sandy River Bridge Project

DAILY BULLDOG • June 22, 2026

High Peaks Alliance is pleased to announce that the Sandy River Bridge project has received a $1 million grant from the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC). The funding will help the project move forward toward construction bidding next spring, despite cost increases tied to survey discrepancies, inflation, and required consultations related to Atlantic salmon. The Sandy River Bridge will provide a connection for the Whistle Stop Trail, extending safe pedestrian and snowmobile access into downtown Farmington. The project is designed to improve connectivity to jobs, health care, education, and tourism destinations while strengthening regional recreation and economic activity.