<body><div>LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - Construction is now underway to replace the bridges on Arco Lane and West Drive in Laurel.Mayor Johnny Magee said both of the bridges have been out for about 3 years now.The bridges were closed due to safety concerns.In addition to replacing the bridge on West Drive, the city is repaving the road, replacing water and sewer lines and doing drainage work.Arco Lane will also have a sidewalk along the bridge for pedestrians.Magee said they’ve run into an issue: people walking and riding bicycles on the Arco Lane bridge, which poses a safety risk for pedestrians and the city.“We’re asking people not to walk across the construction area because you’re putting your life in danger and we don’t want to be liable for anyone being hurt and getting injured around the construction site,” Magee said. “So the best thing to do is to avoid the site altogether.”Magee said both of the bridges should take about 3 months to complete.<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3XlYrK_1DyTuojE00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3XlYrK_1DyTuojE00" width="1300" height="241" ><figcaption>WDAM 7 On Your Side composer template image (WDAM7)</figcaption></figure>Want more WDAM 7 news in your inbox? Click here to subscribe to our newsletter.</div></body>

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LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - Construction is now underway to replace the bridges on Arco Lane and West Drive in Laurel. Mayor Johnny Magee said both of the bridges have been out for about 3 years now. The bridges were closed due to safety concerns. In addition to replacing the bridge...

Laurel urges residents to avoid construction sites during bridge replacements

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LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - Construction is now underway to replace the bridges on Arco Lane and West Drive in Laurel. Mayor Johnny Magee said both of the bridg

Laurel urges residents to avoid construction sites during bridge replacements

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