8/2/14 - The replacement of the bridge on west Grand River between Webberville and Fowlerville starts Monday. Grand River will be closed between Stow and Wallace Roads, with the 4.5 mile detour routes posted. The project includes the demolition and replacement of the existing structure built in 1934, which should be done in a period of about twelve weeks. Livingston County Road Commission Managing Director Mike Craine says theyâll actually be replacing two bridges, because there is a partner bridge buried underneath the one there now. He tells WHMI the only good news with building the bridge full width and closing Grand River in that area is that theyâll be able to do the work faster and better. There are not a lot of detour options in the area and the $900,000 bridge project is scheduled for completion October 28th so the contractor will be working to make or beat that date, which is right around when the agricultural harvest will be taking place. Craine says a large bulk terminal that receives produce from local farms is located at M-52 and Grand River and they recognize how important it is for the farm community to be able to get produce to the elevator quickly. All truck traffic is being directed to use I-96 and local traffic will be detoured on Stow, Allen, and Gramer Roads. Message boards identifying the recommended truck route will be located on Grand River at Mâ52 in Webberville and at Gregory Road in Fowlerville.(JM)
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