Project Notification

Bridge Demolition - Nighttime Closure of Route 161

Motorists are advised that both the northbound and southbound lanes of Route 161 (Flanders Road) will be closed nightly beginning Monday, February 24, 2025 through Friday, February 28, 2025 from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. due to Bridge 0250 superstructure demolition. This includes the concrete bridge deck and steel girders. 

Route 161 Northbound Detour: Motorists should turn right onto the I-95 northbound entrance ramp, take Exit 81, turn left onto Waterford Parkway S, turn left onto Cross Road N, turn left onto Parkway N, turn onto I-95 southbound entrance ramp, and take Exit 74 to access Route 161 northbound.

Route 161 Southbound Detour: Motorists should turn right onto Frontage Road and onto I-95 southbound entrance ramp, continue on I-95 southbound, take Exit 73, turn right onto W Society Road, turn right onto Society Road, turn left onto the I-95 northbound entrance ramp, and take Exit 74 to access Route 161 southbound.

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