The Highway 12 bridge over the Niobrara River was washed out in the massive flooding in March of last year.
The replacement bridge was opened and dedicated Tuesday.

Niobrara Mayor Jody Stark says it restores a vital link…

A temporary bridge was opened over the river last August, but Stark says there was still a big loss of traffic..

Governor Pete Ricketts says the bridge is one more sign of a return to normal….

The bridge was scheduled to open November first.