(KLZA)-- Lane closures on the Missouri River Bridge at Rulo will take place next week while the bridge is being inspected. 

Inspections are part of a program designed to ensure bridges are kept in the best possible condition for as long as possible. The Missouri River Bridge on U.S. Highway 159 at Rulo was opened to the public in September, 2013.

The Nebraska Department of Transportation maintains the Rulo Bridge and has scheduled an inspection of the bridge with lane closures Tuesday, August 15 through Friday, August 18.  Lane closures will take place each day from approximately 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.  During the work, a flagger and pilot car will direct traffic across the bridge.  

All work is weather permitting with schedules subject to change.