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McDonald County outlines detours and schedule for upcoming bridge work, Cow Skin Bridge set to begin in May
Summary
Officials and a local resident detailed detour routes and messaging for upcoming bridge work: primary detour Route H → EE Highway → Business Highway 71; CMS message boards will be used; construction is expected to start mid-July–early August with a projected Dec. 31 completion, while Cow Skin Bridge is scheduled to begin in May.
Marvin Morris provided local feedback to the McDonald County Commission on March 11 about upcoming bridge work, including planned detour routes and public notification measures.
According to the minutes, the primary detour will run from Route H to EE Highway and return to Business Highway 71. Officials will place CMS message boards on Route H to inform travelers and to note that local businesses will remain open during construction. Goodin Hollow Road is expected to remain open throughout the project.
Construction is expected to begin in mid-July to early August, with a projected completion date of Dec. 31, 2026, although the minutes state completion is anticipated prior to that date. Separately, the Cow Skin Bridge project is scheduled to begin in May; the transcript does not specify the exact May start date, contractor, funding source, or expected project duration for that site.
No votes or formal authorizations tied to contract awards or funding for the projects are recorded in the transcript excerpt provided; the notes reflect planning and public-notice measures rather than final procurement actions.
