What: Bridge Replacement
When: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 (Revised)
Where: Dexter Main St Bridge over Mill Creek, Scio Township, Village of Dexter
Why: Bridge beam delivery / Main Street traffic delays
Background
The delivery of four (4) of the new precast concrete I-beams for the Dexter Main Street Bridge has been rescheduled for Wednesday, July 16, 2008. The beams will be routed from I-94 to Baker Road to Main Street; the beams will be escorted individually from the Baker/Main intersection to the bridge site. The beams are expected to arrive around noontime; approximately three (3) hours will be needed to place the four beams. These sizable concrete beams are 101-feet long and 54-inches in height.
Traffic on Main Street, including side streets (Jeffords, Alpine, Broad, Central) and driveways, extending from the Baker Road intersection to the bridge site, will be halted during the movement of the beams on Main Street. The delay for eastbound motorists from the above listed side streets is expected to be limited to approximately 5 minutes for each beam. The delay for westbound motorists proceeding towards the bridge site is expected to last approximately 15-20 minutes for each beam.
The Village of Dexter, Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Department and Dexter Area Fire Department have been advised of this situation.
To maintain the safety of road crews, please continue to reduce speeds and drive cautiously through the work zone. Motorists should be particularly conscious of flagging operations during the delivery of these beams. The posted speed limit within the project limits remains 25 mph. The Road Commission thanks you in advance for your patience as we continue these improvements for the county road system and the Village of Dexter.
Contact
If you have any questions concerning this project, please phone Aaron Berkholz, Construction Supervisor, at (734) 327-6682, or email berkholza@wcroads.org.