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Johnson Bridge over the James River Re-opens

Johnson Bridge over the James River Re-opens

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Repairs were completed on the “Johnson Bridge” over the James River in Yankton County, and it reopened to traffic.
County Commission Chairman Todd Woods says repairs took longer than they would have liked…

Woods says those bridges are vital links….

Woods says they need to find ways to extend the life of all the James River bridges…

The bridge was closed in October after cracks were found in three of the four main support girders.

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