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  "id": 5402289,
  "title": "West Virginia's 1906 coal bridges are being rebuilt for hikers for $11.8m",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/west-virginias-1906-coal-bridges-are-being-rebuilt-for-hikers-for-11",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-03T19:25:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/in-1906-five-railroad-bridges-carried-coal-through-west-virginias-new-river-gorge-120-years-later-an-11-8-million-project-is-rebuilding-them-for-hikers/articleshow/133712036.cms"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "More than a century after five railroad bridges were built in 1906 to carry coal through West Virginia’s New River Gorge, an $11.8 million project is now restoring them for public use. The work will repair the historic Rend Trail, replace ageing wooden bridge structures, improve safety and accessibility, and reconnect the 3.2-mile trail with nearby community routes. The National Park Service…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}