Bridge Closure
Summary
Heads up, Columbia commuters: the Mt. Olivet Bridge is shutting down for good starting Monday, July 13, because it's falling apart. City leaders say a replacement is coming eventually through the state, but get ready for some major traffic headaches in the meantime.
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Impact analysis
Commuters will likely see higher gas and time costs from longer detours until the state builds a replacement.
No one really benefits right now, except maybe local mechanics from all the extra miles being driven.
Local drivers and nearby residents who rely on this route are going to suffer through annoying detours and traffic jams.
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