Maclay Bridge Repairs Scheduled to Start Week of March 18

Crews are planning to begin repairs the week of March 18 by removing the deck surfacing and portions of the corrugated steel deck pans, which will then need to be replaced after new stringers are installed. The materials for the deck replacement are expected to be delivered in the next three to five weeks, which will dictate the repair schedule. The County tentatively plans to have the bridge reopened around the end of April, though this timeline is heavily dependent on weather conditions and other factors.

Repair work on the bridge can move ahead following receipt of the required environmental documentation from the Montana Department of Transportation. Chief Public Works Officer Shane Stack also confirmed delivery of the new steel stringers needed to replace the deteriorating structural components beneath the bridge deck.

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.