Route 66 bridge to be replaced

The El Reno Tribune is reporting the replacing of a bridge near the dangerous intersection of Route 66 and Banner Road.
A bridge on state Highway 66 located a stone’s throw from the Banner Road intersection will be torn down and rebuilt, Canadian County officials say.

Commissioner Phil Carson said state transportation engineers have said the work will be advertised for construction bids in March with work to commence later in the spring. ...

Six people were killed over a 10-year period from traffic accidents at that area and several more injured including District Judge Edward C. Cunningham after the motorcycle he was riding on the highway was hit by a crossing car. ...

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