SHELBURNE COUNTY BRIDGE CLOSURES

The recent heavy rains have led local officials to close two bridges in Shelburne County.

The Chief Administrative Officer for the District of Shelburne says the "Back lake Bridge" in Upper Ohio and the "Welshtown Crossroad Bridge" in Lower Ohio have been closed.
Kirk Cox says the two bridges have been closed until futher notice.
He says -- although the water-level has gone down -- the strong currents could have lifted and shifted the bridges slightly off their bases.
Cox says the bridges will remain closed until Transportation Department engineers can evaluate their condition.