(FOX40.COM) The Stanislaus County Parks and Recreation Department announced the closure of the Basso and Old La Grange pedestrian bridges on Tuesday. Officials closed the structures to the public to perform what they described as “critical repairs.”
The decision to close the bridges followed recent inspections that identified maintenance needs. According to department officials, the conditions of the bridges could pose potential safety risks to visitors.
Both pedestrian bridges are located along the Tuolumne River near La Grange. The Stanislaus County Parks and Recreation Department stated that the closures were necessary to address the maintenance issues found during recent inspections. officials described the work as “critical repairs” required for public safety. The department did not provide specific details regarding the structural issues found during the inspections. The bridges serve as pedestrian crossings in the recreational area near the river. Officials have directed the public to avoid the structures until the work is finished…