posted on 2/26/25
Date: Feburary 26, 2025
From: Brian J. Carter, P.E. & P.L.S.
County Engineer
RE: Bridge Closure
N E W S R E L E A S E
The bridge North of 17091 Danville Road will be closed beginning Monday, March 3, or soon thereafter, for a bridge deck replacement. This closure will last approximately 5 months depending on the weather.
We are sorry for any inconvenience that this causes and we appreciate your patience as we work to improve the road system in Des Moines County.
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