Travelers in Sumpter Township will need to find another route as the bridge on Elwell Road has been deemed as unsafe and closed by officials.
Engineers from the Wayne County Road Commission examined the bridge, on Elwell Road south of Arkona in the township, last week. Following their report, county officials closed the bridge and have labeled it as unsafe for any traffic.
County officials said the closure is indefinitely due to the "bridge's failure." A closer inspection and estimate of repair time, which could be at best a few weeks and at worst next spring, was expected last week.
