JACKSON, Wyo. — Repair work on the Flat Creek Bridge on US89 will slog on for an extra six days.
The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) sent out an update on Friday afternoon saying that the bridge is now expected to be complete on Tuesday, June 16. The last of the bridge deck was poured earlier this week, and the concrete needs seven days to cure. That curing process will be done on June 10 — the original completion date. However, more work is needed to get the bridge in ship shape.
“This will be some extra, unanticipated work,” WYDOT Resident Engineer Bob Hammond said in the statement. “The bridge itself has a slight camber for a bump. We are working on a better transition from the concrete bridge deck to the adjacent asphalt to keep that from being a bad bump as much as possible.”
Contract crews with Reiman Corp are planning to cut grooves into the deck for traction on Thursday, June 11. That will be followed by installation of pedestrian railings. WYDOT stated that crews will be milling the bridge transitions on Sunday, June 14, to expedite the project. The current schedule anticipates final paving to take place on Monday, June 15.
“We are looking at tentatively opening the bridge to traffic Tuesday the 16,” Hammond said. “I know this pushes back the original completion date, but we want to make sure we have a quality end product for the public.”
The bridge will remain under two-lane traffic until work is completed. Drivers should avoid the area if possible, and delays are expected during commuting hours. Use caution when driving through the construction site and continue using the zipper merge at funnel points.
