Oklahoma City’s collapsed bridge could operate by mid-July

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) – Public works officials say an Oklahoma City expressway bridge that partially collapsed last month could reopen to normal traffic as soon as mid-July.

The Oklahoman (http://bit.ly/1U8i0nt ) reports that repair plans include converting Northwest Expressway to two-way traffic in the eastbound lanes during the three to four weeks of construction. May Avenue will remain open to two-way traffic in the southbound lanes during construction except for two brief periods.

A majority of the 52-foot-long section of the bridge’s northbound lanes fell May 19 after it was hit by a truck hauling a boom lift. No one was injured.

Assistant city engineer Debbie Miller says officials are optimistic repairs could begin June 20.

Cimarron Construction Co. won the bid for the project, which will cost nearly $412,500. They’ll also demolish the damage for nearly $58,000.