Work begins again on East Delhi Bridge as waters recede

Work is beginning again on the East Delhi Bridge now that the Huron River has given the Washtenaw County Road Commission its blessing.

Work had been suspended because the river had risen too high, just beneath where the bridge should be in Scio Township. That water receded last week, allowing crews to get back at repairing the historic bridge.

"I am hoping it gets done this summer," says Kelly Jones, a bridge engineer for the Washtenaw County Road Commission.

The historic bridge has been slated for replacement, but the county found resources to restore it. The bridge (think of the metal bridges from toy train sets) has been a local icon for 90-120 years, depending on the historical reference. The 109-foot-long bridge is set to be lifted back into its original space and reopened.

Source: Kelly Jones, a bridge engineer for the Washtenaw County Road Commission
Writer: Jon Zemke
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