Hole Forces Emergency Deck Repair On Highway 66 Bridge

A hole in the bridge deck on state Highway 66 over Bird Creek caused the State Department of Transportation to close the bridge's left southbound lane Monday morning.

Monday, February 8th 2010, 10:16 am

By: News On 6

Hole Forces Emergency Deck Repair On Highway 66 Bridge

NewsOn6.com

ROGERS COUNTY -- A hole in the bridge deck on state Highway 66 over Bird Creek caused the State Department of Transportation to close the bridge's left southbound lane Monday morning.

ODOT says crews are repairing the hole that was discovered early Monday on the Rogers County bridge's deck.

Crews expect the repairs to be completed by 1 p.m. Monday.

Until then, motorists can expect delays and are encouraged to find an alternative route.