The Saline County Road and Bridge Department has closed part of Simpson Road.

According to a department release, Simpson Road from Magnolia Road to Water Well Road has been closed to thru traffic as of Monday and will remained closed until Sept. 23, 2019, weather permitting, to permit Saline County to replace a crossroad drainage structure.

Motorists are advised to allow a few extra minutes of travel time to reach their destinations.  Local and emergency traffic will be provided access to private property within the sections of closed road at all times but only from the side upon which the property lies.