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Bridge may reopen sooner than expected

Repairs to Elm St. Bridge are ahead of schedule

Updated: Thursday, 09 Sep 2010, 1:07 PM EDT
Published : Thursday, 09 Sep 2010, 11:37 AM EDT

FREETOWN, Mass. (WPRI) - A local bridge damaged in the historic floods could reopen earlier than expected.

The Fall River Herald reports the Elm Street Bridge in Freetown, Massachusetts could reopen by late-October.

According to the report, the contractor claims to be ahead of schedule.

The bridge has been closed since March, hurting nearby businesses .

The timetable will depend on weather conditions and other factors.

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