Resolutions Continue to be Discussed in Reopening of Country Club Road Bridge in Massac County

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(WMOK) Massac County, IL – Resolutions continue to be discussed in the reopening of Country Club Road Bridge in Massac County.Massac County Commissioner Jeff Brugger said on Thursday evening that Samron awaits the removal of the Clear Wave line that is in the location where guard rails posts are to be placed.Brugger said a request has been made by Massac County Highway Department Head Engineer Amy Ferris for a quote on the rental of temporary barriers. Temporary barriers would go in place and allow the road to open while awaiting relocation of the line.They are hopeful to receive further information today in hopes of moving forward with a temporary resolution.

(WMOK) Massac County, IL – WMOK spoke this morning with with Massac County Highway Department Engineer Amy Ferris for an update on the reopening of Country Club Road Bridge.

WMOK learned learned from Ferris that there will be a delay due to the current placement of underground fiber optic line.

Ferris told WMOK that there are some issues with a recently located Clearwave fiber optic cable. Ferris said that the fiber optic cable doesn’t seem to be installed in the permitted location but instead is located where the guardrail posts need to be driven.

Ferris said this is going to delay the construction of the guardrail and possibly the opening of the bridge. She is currently working with the utility company, the design firm and IDOT to come up with a solution.

(WMOK) Massac County, IL – Massac County Highway Department Engineer Amy Ferris told WMOK this morning that the Country Club Road Bridge is expected to reopen by the end of the week.

Ferris said that the bridge railing is going up now and guard railing will follow – then striping.

Ferris told WMOK that seed and blanket is scheduled in two weeks on the side slopes but that will not hold up the opening of the roadway.