Pensacola Dam Road To Close For 5-Day Inspection In October

The Pensacola Dam roadway will close for a few days in October for a scheduled federal inspection, according to the Grand River Dam Authority. The dam section of Highway 28 will be closed from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. October 13 - 17.

“A total road closure during the inspection hours allows us to complete this work more quickly and safely,” said GRDA Corporate Communications Director Justin Alberty.

“We understand it will present an inconvenience for many travelers, but a total closing is necessary for the safety of the inspectors.”

GRDA will work with contractors to inspect the structure and roadway that were completed in 1940. They will use a "snooper truck" to get a close look at the bridge decking at each of the main dam's 51 arches. The east spillways will also be inspected.

More information and a map of alternate routes are available at the GRDA Facebook page.

“We appreciate the public's cooperation during this time, so that the work can progress smoothly,” said Alberty.