Missoula County Public Works continues to work on the repairs to Maclay Bridge, with crews now focusing on the required structural repairs to the pony truss, which are expected to be complete by Wednesday, May 1.
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, which could extend the closure. Given the progress to this point, though, staff expect to reopen the bridge on May 9 or 10.
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 patience as our staff work to reopen the bridge. More information on the new bridge to be constructed upstream is online.