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Government Bridge to close for cleaning

By Sharon Wren,

10 hours ago

The Government Bridge will be closed to both pedestrian and vehicular traffic on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 6 a.m. – 4 p.m. as workers clean the underside of the bridge and rail deck. Signage will be posted to direct traffic during all activities.

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