The project will demolish and replace bridge on SR-243 at Cedar Creek southeast of Russellville in Franklin County. SR-243 will be closed during construction. The official detour is US-43 to SR-13 to SR-195.
| Region/County | North/Franklin |
| Type of Work | Bridge Replacement |
| Route | SR-243 |
| Projected Start | July 2025 |
| Projected Completion | Summer 2026 |
| Traffic Impact | Road closure and detour |
| Project Number | BR-0243 (504) |
| Project Cost | $2,754,368.00 |
| Project Status | Active |
Demolition of the bridge on SR-243 at Cedar Creek in Franklin County began today.
Removal of the 60-year-old bridge southeast of Russellville will make way for a replacement to be constructed by contractor Miller and Miller.
ALDOT estimates the $2.8 million project will take about a year.
Excavator demolishing the existing bridge on SR-243 in…Read More “Bridge demolition on SR-243 at Cedar Creek begins”
Traffic will detour for about a year during replacement of the bridge on SR-243 over Cedar Creek in Franklin County.
The closure of SR-243 at the creek southeast of Russellville will begin Monday, July 7. ALDOT advises drivers to plan alternate routes in advance and prepare for longer travel times.
Bridge replacement
The declining condition…
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