The southeast 19th Avenue bridge over the Straight River in Summit Township is to be closed immediately.

Recent inspections determined the bridge has structural issues and must be closed for the safety of motorists. Motorists will need to use alternative routes around the bridge.

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Steele County and Summit Township officials are working to secure State of Minnesota Township Bridge funding and to complete design of a new replacement structure as quickly as possible.

The length of closure and the timeline for construction of a new structure is undetermined at this time.

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