Montgomery County reopens a low water crossing bridge on a county road located north of Cherryvale.

Public Works Director Brandon Beurskins says the crossing reopened last week.

The bridge caused some controversy for the county in 2024 when it was closed after being deemed structurally unsound. Residents from the area said the closure posed a hardship as it forced them into a lengthy detour in order to access US-400 and US-169. They then lobbied the county commission to keep the crossing open. In response, commissioners worked to find a solution that would cover the costs of the repairs without placing an undue burden on the county budget.

Beurskins says the residents in the area were pleased to see the project complete.

The reopening restores a more convenient route for area residents and brings an end to a two-year effort to find a solution to the bridge closure.