Lower Moreland's Fetters Mill Road Bridge Shut Down Due To Safety Concerns

LOWER MORELAND, PA -- Fetters Mill Road Bridge has been shut down, effective immediately, due to safety concerns, Montgomery County officials said on Thursday afternoon.

The extent of the damage to the bridge is not clear. However, in a statement, the county said that there were concerns "for the safety of its users."

The Fetters Mill Bridge, built in 1883, spans Pennypack Creek between Lower Moreland and Bryn Athyn.

Inspectors are currently analyzing the bridge to see if a short-term fix is possible. Full rehabilitation for the bridge has been in the works for years, and had been scheduled for 2020.

In the meantime, traffic will be diverted indefinitely via a signed detour, the county said.

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