The Green River bridge has reopened.

The Washington State Department of Transportation announced the opening of the state Route 169 bridge (also called the Kummer Bridge or Dan Evans Bridge) this morning, Oct. 14.

The bridge was closed on Sept. 15 after WSDOT discovered corrosion during an inspection. The bridge was first reduced to one lane of alternating traffic in the center of the bridge, as corrosion was found on both sides, before it closed completely.

It was expected that the bridge would reopen in a month after contractors hired under an emergency contract attached new steel to repair the worn girders.

“Reopening this bridge reflects our continued commitment to maintaining safe, reliable infrastructure across Washington,” Gov. Bob Ferguson said in a press release. “Thank you to

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