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Bridge reopening eases detour headaches around Rt. 34

March 23, 2026 4:10 AM /

Bridge reopening eases detour headaches around Rt. 34

Drivers who dodged long detours will get relief soon as a 114-year-old bridge reopens April 1, according to The Citizen.

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Officials shut the bridge down due to weight limits, even as many drivers kept using it as a shortcut. The closure came just after another major Route 34 bridge project began nearby.

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The state will install a traffic light before reopening, while the aging 1912 bridge still carries a poor condition rating.

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