Memorial Bridge reopens to traffic
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PARKERSBURG – The Memorial Bridge reopened its lanes to traffic Thursday morning with a ceremony that acknowledged the hard work put into the 23-month, $50 million rehabilitation process.
The ceremony started at 10 a.m. with the American Legion Post 15 and Belpre Area Veterans presenting the colors and a recording of the “Star-Spangled Banner” playing.
"It's an historic day with great weather and great communities coming together to make this happen," said Terry Velligan, general manager, operations, of Parkersburg Bridge Partners.
Tolling is free for a limited time. Parkersburg Bridge Partners said in a press release that an announcement will be made to the public with at least two weeks’ notice.
Read more in Friday’s edition of the Parkersburg News and Sentinel.