The Sowashee Creek Bridge on Hawkins Crossing Road in Meridian is being closed for maintenance repair, the city announced Thursday afternoon.

The closing was scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, and it’s estimated it repairs will take a month, according to the city.

Critical components of the bridge were found, during a recent inspection, to be deteriorated beyond the point of continued safe operation, according to the city. There is no threat of immediate collapse, the city stated in a news release.

Inspection engineers with the Mississippi Office of State Aid Road Construction notified the city that closing the bridge is a necessary precaution to ensure public safety, according to the city.

Detour signs will be posted.