The County Road 218 bridge in Clay has been closed, after an inspection found possible safety issues as a result of Irma.
The FDOT confirms with WOKV that they performed an initial assessment on the bridge previously, but once flood waters receded, they returned to do a thorough inspection. That inspection has shown some materials need replacement.
Clay County Emergency Management says they’re working toward an “appropriate solution”, but there’s no timeline for the repairs released at this time. Their recommended detour route is using Blanding and State Road 16.
The WOKV traffic team says, if you’re heading west on County Road 218, you may also want to consider Henley Road- which connects to Blanding and County Road 220.
Clay County Public Schools further says the bridge closure will cause delays for bus routes that use the bridge.
CR 218 bridge is closed! Bridge inspector divers found possible safety issues. The County is working towards a solution. #alertclay
— Clay County EM (@ClayCounty_EM) September 19, 2017
Traffic Alert: @MyFDOT_NEFL closed Black Creek Bridge on CR 218 in Middleburg. Recommended detours: use SR 16, CR 220 or Henley Rd. #CCSOFL pic.twitter.com/yt1RnxD28U
— Clay County Sheriff's Office, FL (@ccsofl) September 19, 2017
