Council: bridge work largely finished; council says opening contingent on guard rails

Council members said on June 11 that the local bridge work is essentially finished but that the road will not be opened until guard rails are installed.

The discussion matters because council indicated the city expects to keep the bridge closed to traffic until all safety rails are in place; the mayor’s written report included a July 3 date for opening, which council members restated during the meeting.

During new business a council member asked about the bridge’s status. Several members reported seeing guard rails installed along the roadways and painting on the outside barriers, but noted one component — identified in the discussion as guard rails — was on back order and would need to be installed before opening. One council member summarized the local reading of the mayor’s report by saying, “That’s what she said. July 3.”

Council did not record any formal motion or vote about the bridge opening. The council discussion reflects an operational update based on the mayor’s written report and members’ site observations; the council stated the bridge would remain closed until the missing guard rail parts arrive and are installed.