What: Two short-span bridges will be CLOSED by the Road Commission
When: Effective Tuesday, July 3, 2007
Where: Seven Mile Road Bridge over the Johnson Creek Tributary in Salem Township, and Harris Road Bridge over Fowler Creek in Superior Township
Why: These closures are being imposed due to severe deterioration and failure of beams and/or abutments
Background
The Washtenaw County Road Commission will be closing the Seven Mile Road Bridge over the Johnson Creek Tributary, in Sections 2 and 11 of Salem Township. This short-span bridge is located between Currie Road and Chubb Road. This closure is being imposed due to the severe deterioration and failure of several beams and both abutments. A detour route will be posted.
In addition, the Washtenaw County Road Commission will be closing the Harris Road Bridge over Fowler Creek, in Sections 22 and 23 of Superior Township. This short-span bridge is located between Cherry Hill Road and Vreeland Road. The reason for the closure is due to the severe deterioration and failure of an abutment. A detour route will be posted.
Check back for continual updates on both of these bridges on the Road Commission website at: www.wcroads.org.
The Washtenaw County Road Commission thanks you in advance for your patience as the agency determines the best course of action to address these bridge closures.
Contact
If you have any questions regarding these bridge closures, please contact Kelly Jones, P.E. at (734) 327-6647 between 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. If you require assistance with media information, please contact Val Cooper, Public Information Officer, at (734) 327-6675 or via email at: cooperv@wcroads.org.