Bridgework is underway on Highway 10X leading to Wayne.
The iconic 11 Bridges to Wayne are a great attraction and a road trip destination. However now and again they are in need of some repairs.
On June 8, work began on bridge number 3 spanning the Rosebud River.
This bridge, originally constructed in1928 requires the replacement of the decking as well as support structures.
They are completing the work in two phases. The first phase will include work below the bridge deck. This will happen between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. The bridge will largely remain open during this time, but there may be limited traffic and drivers could experience some delays.
The second phase includes work on the bridge deck and it is expected to go between June 29 and July 31. This work will be done at night, between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. Monday through Thursday a full closure of the bridge will be required. No work will take place on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday nights.
The bridge will be reopened each morning at 7 a.m. and remains open until 9 p.m.
Those who need to travel during these nighttime hours, can reach Wayne via a detour travelling Highway 56 to Highway 569 and then Range Road 295 to Excelsior Road, entering Wayne from the south.
This is not the only bridge work planned for this season. The work on this bridge needs to be completed to allow transportation of construction equipment for work on the fourth bridge structure on Highway 10X.
