Monday, May 14, 2012

Bay City's Lafayette Bridge now having mechanical problems


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Independence Bridge isn't the only one causing local drivers to take detours this afternoon. Lafayette Bridge now is having mechanical difficulties and is closed to vehicle traffic as well. An update shortly before 3 p.m. predicted it would be several more hours until the problem is resolved. Independence Bridge has been closed to vehicle traffic since about 9:30 p.m. May 2 because of electrical problems, and is expected to remain closed another week while thorough testing is conducted. It is the city's northernmost, connecting Wilder Road and Truman Parkway on the west side to Trumbull Avenue on the east side, and is one of two operated by the city.

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