Barricades at the Old Water Works Putting The Bridge Bypass Out of Business

The city has closed the longtime cut‑through at the old Decatur Water Works, placing one barricade at the Monroe Street entrance and two more in the Riverside Park lot to stop drivers from using the property to get around the bridge closure.

Horse‑Traffic Damage Already Visible on Newly Paved Roads

Adams County’s highway superintendent says steel horseshoes and metal buggy wheels are leaving visible marks on roads paved only weeks ago. Officials are monitoring the damage but have not proposed any policy changes.

Previously Unknown Bridge Discovered in Decatur Park; County Orders Immediate Inspection – Updated

Adams County has discovered an unlisted vehicular bridge inside Decatur’s Muensterberg Plaza, prompting an immediate inspection and possible load‑limit postings. The structure, now designated Bridge 45, lacks construction plans and has never been rated for vehicle traffic.