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That s one day ahead of schedule.
The Ohio Department of Transportation tweeted just after 2:30 p.m. that the southbound lanes were back open. Shortly after that, traffic was flowing on both decks of the bridge.
There was no ribbon cutting – just an unusually dusty rush of traffic across the 57-year-old span. I m able to say with complete confidence that we are returning to the public a bridge that is strong and sturdy and safe and ready to serve our needs for many more years to come, said Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Secretary Jim Gray.
The reopening should be welcome news and an early Christmas present for thousands of local commuters as well as truck drivers and freight companies – and those who rely on them – from around the world.