Roaring Creek Bridge Reopened
A bridge is reopened today after a flood that happened last year washed it away.
The bridge over Roaring Creek has been rebuilt and reopened after the county, state, and U.S. Department of Transportation pay for $700,000 reconstruction after the flood last year.
Roland Lively, the head of the County Department of Transportation says that before the flood, the bridge was already due for several repairs. They were not planning on replacing the whole bridge because they did not have enough funds, so when it was washed away they were forced to come up with the money.
The destruction of the bridge created hardships for the local residents of Oak Grove, making their traveling take more time, and having to drive a farther distance. The residents were forced to drive more than 9 miles longer to reach Highway 19, a main route.
Reopening Brings Happiness
"Having the bridge erected so quickly is a blessing," Josh Spiva, a resident, said.
The bridge has been open for a couple of weeks now, but Midville Mayor Seth Montana, U.S. Congressman Nancy Draughorn, and U.S. Senator Warren Johns, will all be in attendance for the official opening ceremonies.
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