RALEIGH – A primary bridge in Alamance County will soon be replaced thanks to a contract recently awarded by the state Transportation Department.
The bridge on N.C. 87 over Reedy Fork Creek is no longer cost effective to maintain.
NCDOT awarded a $6.7 million contract to Smith-Rowe LLC to replace the bridge built in 1949. Work can begin as early as June and is scheduled to last until summer 2024.
The initial work involves building a temporary bridge alongside the existing structure, so one lane of traffic in each direction will be maintained, eliminating the need for an off-site detour. Occasional lane closures may be needed at times when equipment is accessing the work site, or traffic is shifted into different patterns.
Drivers should anticipate this location becoming a work zone and be mindful of the crews working close to the travel lanes throughout the project.