The Jan. 30 re-opening is a major relief for the roughly 22,000 drivers who traveled the bridge near the Memphis Kiddie Park before the closure occurred.
BROOKLYN, Ohio — After a nearly year-long closure, the heavily-traveled Memphis Avenue Bridge in the city of Brooklyn is set to officially re-open to all drivers on Monday, Jan. 30.The bridge is opening ahead of schedule.
"Do not enter" and"Sidewalk closed" signs have been a mainstay there since May of last year when it initially shut down for replacement work. Many drivers were forced to hop on the highway or travel back roads to navigate around the closure, tacking on several minutes to their drive time.For many Lakewood commuters, it was a quicker route.
The old bridge deck was deteriorating and becoming a safety issue for heavy truck traffic, according to Mayor Van Kirk.A combination of federal funding, the Ohio Public Works Commission and Cuyahoga County paid for the $5.8 million project.
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