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County to close local roads during repairs

Bruce County will be closing two different stretches of a local roadway for culvert repairs.

The first closure will occur July 31, from 6:30 a.m. until approximately 5:00 p.m. A portion of Bruce Road 15 west of Eden Grove from civic address 125 through civic address 129 will be closed for culvert replacement, weather permitting.

Following that, on August 1, from 6:30 a.m. until approximately 5:00 p.m., Bruce Road 15 will close again at Donnelly Crescent in Pinkerton for culvert replacement, weather permitting. A detour will be in place along Donnelly Crescent.

The county is asking drivers to avoid these areas during these times for the safety of crews.

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