Valley City  (CSi)  Barnes County Highway  Department advises motorists that the Faust Dam bridge will be closed for removal and reconstruction on Monday, February 27, 2017.

Superintendent Kerry Johnson says, Swingen Construction of Grand Forks will begin removal at 7-a.m.

The bridge and a portion of the County Road 17 will be closed until the project is completed, with the anticipated finish date August 15th.

Johnson says the Highway Department knows that motorists may be inconvenienced by the road closures and bridge replacement, and appreciates the public’s patience and cooperation and will continue to keep motorists informed. He reminds motorists that to ensure safety to be especially cautious in construction zones.