Midland road improvements continue with demolition of Midkiff bridge
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Published: May. 16, 2023 at 4:31 PM CDT
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - According to the Texas Department of Transportation, phased demolition of the Midkiff Bridge begins May 31.
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TxDOT says that the new bridge will see a decrease in bridge strikes on I-20 by trucks and provides accessible pedestrian walkways.
Because of the Midkiff closure, drivers will need to plan for alternate routes and provide extra time for travel.
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TxDOT includes that, the existing bridge is closed, and both Midkiff and Cotton Flat will be unavailable for travel across I-20.
Midkiff Road is expected to reopen in early spring of 2024. Cotton Flat Road will reopen shortly after in spring 2024.
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