Hello,
Missoula County is pushing back the reopening date for Maclay Bridge following an inspection by engineering firm HDR on Wednesday morning that determined additional repairs are needed to the bridge deck to safely reopen it. Missoula County Public Works had hoped the bridge could be reopened by May 9 or 10, but the additional repairs, coupled with the need to have additional materials delivered, will delay this.
Once all required structural repairs are complete, crews will install the driving surface, which includes pouring concrete that requires a seven-day cure time before the final asphalt surfacing can be placed. The County may need another inspection and a weight-limit review before opening. Based on this, Public Works officials are now aiming for the bridge to reopen by the second week of June.
The bridge will remain closed to all traffic, including bicycles and pedestrians, until after repairs are complete. County officials urge members of the public to abide by this closure.
We appreciate your continued patience as our staff works to reopen the bridge. More information on the new bridge that will be constructed upstream is online.
Sincerely,
Missoula Board of County Commissioners