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SF Bay Bridge Reopens

Test of repairs to repair clears way for commuters

By Harry Kimball,  Newser Staff

Posted Nov 2, 2009 2:08 PM CST

(Newser) – The San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge reopened to commuter traffic this morning after a successful test of repairs was conducted overnight. The bridge has been out of commission since Tuesday, when the original repair failed and crushed three cars. Workers took a while to “get the geometry” of the new repair right, a spokesman says, but they finally “got the steel into alignment.” Safety is paramount, he continues. “Clearly, we have taken our time with implementing this.”

Workers worked through Sunday night and Monday morning to finalize repairs to the bridge.
Workers worked through Sunday night and Monday morning to finalize repairs to the bridge.   (AP Photo)
Motorists travel across the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge.
Motorists travel across the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge.   (AP Phot)
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