Montgomery County commissioners authorize emergency bridge closure due to unsafe conditions

JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — A bridge in Montgomery County was ordered to close immediately after county leaders learned of structural concerns.

The Board of County Commissioners authorized the emergency closure of a bridge on Huffman Road in Jefferson Twp. near Bear Creek.

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During a BCC meeting Tuesday, commissioners announced that the authorization was a late item that had been added to the meeting’s agenda.

Commissioner’s said there are structural concerns and possibly some hidden damage, so the bridge will be closed for further inspection.

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We are working to learn if a plan to repair the bridge is underway in addition to how long the bridge may be closed.

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