County announces bridge replacement on R 61; road closed 4–6 weeks with detour

May 26, 2026

County presenter said contractors will mobilize to replace a bridge on R 61 (0.5 mile south of the town of Worth); the road will be closed for an estimated 4–6 weeks with a detour via Highway 175 East, R 77 and D 65. Resurfacing on R 77 is nearly complete.

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A county presenter announced that contractors are expected to mobilize by the end of the week to begin a bridge replacement project on R 61, located about a half-mile south of the town of Worth. "This would be 0.5 mile south of the town worth. That road will be closed for that bridge replacement. We anticipate probably take a a closure will be about 4 to 6 weeks," the presenter said.

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