US 77 South Canadian River bridge to reopen on June 13, 2014 (Purcell, Oklahoma)

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http://newsok.com/bridge-connecting-purcell-and-lexington-to-reopen-friday-official-says/article/4900142



PURCELL – A bridge linking Purcell and Lexington that has been closed for several months will reopen Friday, state transportation officials announced.
Photo - Environmental and design work already are underway on a bridge to replace the closed span that links Lexington and Purcell, said Casey Shell, chief engineer for the state Transportation Department. Photo by Steve Sisney, The Oklahoman <strong>STEVE SISNEY - </strong>
Environmental and design work already are underway on a bridge to replace the closed span that links Lexington and Purcell, said Casey Shell, chief engineer for the state Transportation Department. Photo by Steve Sisney, The Oklahoman STEVE SISNEY -

The 76-year-old James C. Nance Memorial Bridge closed Jan. 31 after repair work caused dozens of cracks to form. Closure of the thoroughfare has caused headaches for residents, turning a five-minute drive into a 45-minute commute between the two communities.

A Oklahoma Transportation Department spokeswoman said the bridge is expected to reopen in both directions Friday afternoon.

There will be a temporary load limit of about 15 tons as officials monitor the repair work and ensure the bridge remains safe.

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