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Nagel Road Bridge Set to Close Monday

Demolition and a complete reconstruction of the bridge will take 18 months.

It’s official. Following a slight delay caused by rainy weather, construction manager Don Damyanic has announced that the will close Monday, Oct. 3.

That means Nagel Road between Detroit Road and and Interstate 90 will only be useable for local traffic, as there are no outlets (). And Nagel will be closed south of Chester.

Damyanic has advised that motorists from surrounding communities should figure out how best to circumvent the bridge.

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According to Avon's web site, detour signs will be posted and alternate routes include: Bradley Road in Westlake, Chester Road, Krebs Road, Jaycox Road and Walker Road. 

The bridge will be torn down completely with demolition set for Oct. 6. 

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The new bridge will be built in connection with the Nagel Road interchange project, and construction will take about 18 months.

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