State transportation officials say the Chester River Bridge is safe following a malfunction last month that left motorists waiting more than an hour on both sides of the river. According to the Kent County News,
Will Pines, state highway administrator, and District Engineer Kent Fender of the Maryland State Highway Administration told the Kent County Commissioners on Oct. 7 that the bridge remains structurally sound and in good condition. During the Sept. 23 incident, technicians were unable to fully lower the drawbridge following a scheduled test lift, backing up traffic for more than an hour.