Eklutna River Bridge to Close for Vehicles

Deteriorating structure means no vehicles until bridge is replaced

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By Brendan Joel Kelley
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Story Created: Apr 27, 2012 at 9:36 AM AKDT

Story Updated: Apr 27, 2012 at 9:42 AM AKDT

ALASKA - Because of safety concerns due to the deteriorating condition of the Eklutna River Bridge, the city is closing it to all traffic as of May 15. After some safety modifications, the bridge will open for pedestrian and bicycle traffic, probably around early June.

The city says when it gets funding it will begin design and construction of a replacement bridge.

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Chris said on Friday, Apr 27 at 11:37 AM

Are you refering to the bridge on the Glenn Highway? I highly doubt it, but some details would be nice.

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Misha said on Friday, Apr 27 at 12:08 PM

They mean the old steel truss bridge to the East of the Highway, which I believe is a section of Old Glenn Highway.

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