subscribesubscriber servicescontact usabout ussite mapBuy a Classified
Tue, Dec 02 2008 

Published: October 08, 2008 11:03 pm    print this story   email this story   comment on this story  

Ironton-Russell bridge open

Project nearly complete

Staff report
The Independent

IRONTON The Ironton-Russell bridge has reopened to traffic after almost two months of daytime closures for a repair project, according to the Ohio Department of Transportation.

Contractors anticipate closing the bridge one additional day for finish work on Monday.

Contractors have completed most major construction on the project that included repairing the bridge deck, grid panels, lighting and guardrail, as well as addressing specific fatigue areas and updating the strain gage monitoring system.

“Construction has gone very well, and the contractors have been able to stay within the 60-day time frame allotted for daytime closure of the bridge,” said ODOT District 9 Deputy Director James Brushart. “Projects such as this create a significant impact not only to motorists, but to the people who live and work in the area, so we truly appreciate the patience and support of those from both the Ironton and Russell communities who were affected by this project.”

Although major construction has been completed, there is finishing work remaining and an additional day of closure will be necessary for some joint repair, laying asphalt and striping. This one-day closure is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, weather permitting.

Armstrong Steel Erectors of Newark, Ohio, was awarded a contract in the amount of approximately $1.1 million to complete the Ironton-Russell Bridge preservation project, and the scheduled completion date for all work is Oct. 31.

With the exception of Monday, the bridge will remain open to traffic while crews finish construction, maintaining traffic in one lane with the aid of flaggers as needed.

print this story   email this story   comment on this story  

Click to discuss this story with other readers on our forums.



monster
wheels
Premier Guide
Find a business

Walking Fingers
Maps, Menus, Store hours, Coupons, and more...
Premier Guide
Premier Guide
Premium Jobs

MANAGER
BonWorth
(ladies wear
factory outlet)
KYOVA MALL
10699 US Rt. 60
is looking for
F/T MANA
...>MORE

MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Full time for busy surgeon’s office. Send resume to PO Box 2058, Ashland, KY 41105...>MORE

CALL CENTER POSITIONS
INFOCISION IS HIRING!
And we have
increased pay rates!!!
We will be conducting
Open Interviews at...>MORE

See all ads

Premium Cars, RVs and Boats

GMC ENVOY
2005, exc. cond., good mileage, $11,700. 836-7885 or 922-7332. ...>MORE

MALIBU
2001, 69k, V6, mint, 27-35mpg, loaded. $5900 obo. 836-2983....>MORE

See all ads

Premium Real Estate

HOUSE FOR SALE - 7238 SKYLINE
Imm. Poss., 4BR, 2.5BA, lg. lot, $179,900. (606)547-2709...>MORE

KENWOOD HOME FOR SALE
OPEN HOUSE- Sun., noon-5pm. 108 Cardinal Ct. Russell, KY. 3-4BR, 2BA, fin. bsmt, deck w/hot tub, 1 acre lot 606-393-5349...>MORE

See all ads

Premium Deal of the Day

FIREWOOD FOR SALE
$75 pickup load. 606-923-0717 or 606-325-8745....>MORE

PIT BULL PUPPIES
APBR, red nose, ready to go. Call 606-325-9252....>MORE

See all ads


 

Community Newspaper Holdings, Inc.CNHI Classified Advertising NetworkCNHI News Service
Associated Press content © 2008. All rights reserved. AP content may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Our site is powered by Zope and our Internet Yellow Pages site is powered by PremierGuide.
Some parts of our site may require you to download the Flash Player Plugin.
View our Privacy Policy
Advertiser index