The Wayne County roads department has announced that the replacement bridge project initially set to being in May is now underway. Bridge C009003315, located on 574th Avenue about one-quarter mile south of Grainland Road, will be under construction starting Monday, Aug. 19.
A signed detour will be maintained going east one mile on Grainland, then south 1 and one half miles on 573rd, then back west on 854th. This detour will include crossing the Wilke truss bridge on 854th, which is currently restricted to Weight Limit- 23 tons. The county asks that travelers plan their activities in this area accordingly.