Good news for motorists who have spent the last two months finding alternate routes around the McKinley Road Bridge — the road reopened Monday, Nov. 24, according to a press release from the Washtenaw County Road Commission.
The bridge was closed on Oct. 1 while the Road Commission replaced the bridge at the Sylvan and Lima township border north of Chelsea.
Work completed over the past two months included demolition and removal of the prior structure, installation of new bridge abutments and deck, guardrail installation and restoration of site.
Due to season limitations asphalt paving of the bridge deck and approaches is postponed until next spring.
“The Washtenaw County Road Commission offers our sincere thanks to the area residents, motorists, emergency services and school districts who displayed a great deal of patience during the closure of the McKinley Road Bridge,” according to the press release.
