The following construction and maintenance projects are anticipated to affect highways in Lawrence County next week. All outlined work is weather permitting.

• State Route 243 Bridge Replacement 

Work has begun for a bridge replacement project on State Route 243 between Leatherwood Road and Sutton Mt. Tabor Ridge Road. Work will occur daily 7 a.m.–5 p.m. State Route 243 will be reduced to one lane using temporary signals. 

Estimated completion: Spring.

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