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Lane closures on BU 77 Bridge announced

WACO, Texas (FOX 44) – UPDATE: The Texas Department of Transportation has some closures in Waco which are in effect.

The northbound lanes on the Business 77 Bridge at Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard have been closed as contractor crews begin preparations for roadway repairs. The repairs have been extended through Thursday. The contractor is expected to pour concrete on Thursday afternoon, and the bridge is set to reopen on Friday.

A detour has been setup to push traffic onto the exit ramp prior to MLK Jr. Blvd., and will allow motorists back on after MLK Jr. Blvd. You can view the map below.

(Courtesy: TxDOT)