6/3/14 - Two local bridges have been closed, one for a planned replacement, the other following a safety inspection. The Livingston County Road Commission today closed a small bridge crossing on Pleasant Valley Road, between Moraine Drive and Della Drive, in Brighton Township. The unexpected closure is the result of a recent inspection which indicated that the load-carrying capacity of the bridge has been compromised. According to Mike Craine, Managing Director of the Livingston County Road Commission, while closing any road is an inconvenience for residents and other drivers, it was determined that continued use of this structure could result in failure of the support system of the bridge. Craine says the commission is working to identify a permanent bridge replacement option and funding for the project. However, no schedule has been determined for the replacement project, and he warns that the closure could be extensive. A detour route, which includes Kensington Road and Jacoby Road, will be posted. The unexpected closure of the Pleasant Valley Road bridge is accompanied by a planned closure of the Center Road Bridge between Mack Road and Argentine Road in Deerfield Township. That was closed on Monday for a replacement project that will last through the end of August. That detour will be Argentine Road to Faussett Road to Mack Road. (JK)
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