Ohio Street Bridge in Aurora Reopens

The Ohio Street Bridge reopened Thursday following a multi-year project to replace the oldest bridge in the city of Aurora with a safer, more sound bridge that meets higher safety standards, according to city officials.

Aurora Mayor Robert J. O'Connor, First Ward Alderman Tina Bohman, Seventh Ward Alderman Scheketa Hart-Burns and Alderman-at-Large Richard C. Irvin were joined by local residents, project engineers, construction crew members and city officials as they cut the ribbon to reopen the major thoroughfare, according to a post on the city of Aurora Facebook page.

Preliminary work on the bridge began in fall 2014 and the bridge has been closed since March 2015 for complete reconstruction.

Residents are encouraged to take a drive over the bridge or a walk over the new protected pedestrian bridge on the west side of the bridge.

Photo credit: City of Aurora Facebook page