WASHINGTON TWP., Montgomery County — Construction work is expected to begin today on the West Alex-Bell Road bridge over Holes Creek, which will close the road for about 120 days.
The bridge was in rated in poor condition and was classified as structurally deficient.
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The road will be closed between Mad River and McEwen roads for what the engineer’s office is calling a “major rehabilitation of the bridge.”
“Through traffic will be required to take the detour, which will be clearly posted,” county officials said. “This bridge is located immediately east of Mad River Road. The detour eastbound will be Mad River Road south to Yankee Street to Miamisburg-Centerville Road (SR 725) to McEwen Road back to Alex Bell Road. Westbound will be the reverse. Local traffic only will be maintained west from McEwen Road to the bridge site.”
The bridge currently handles about 10,000 vehicles a day.
“The project will replace the existing prestressed concrete box beams with new and add a concrete deck,” county officials said.
Eagle Bridge Co. is the contractor for the project, which will cost about $731,000. It is funded through the Ohio Public Works Commission.