Yankton bridge reopens

The Nebraska Department of Transportation announced the opening of the N-121 bridge south of Yankton, just west of US-81, Dec. 20, ahead of the scheduled Dec. 31 completion date.

The Gavins Point East project was the final contract to be awarded on a bridge reconstruction project in the State of Nebraska as a result of damage sustained from the March 2019 flooding event. NDOT partnered with contractor, Dixon Construction Co., of Correctionville, Iowa, who received the $5,598,342 emergency contract for the project.

This included $1,607,162 to repair the existing bridge, with work beginning Aug. 12. Bridge work is complete and an asphalt overlay will be done under traffic next spring.

Motorists are advised to use caution while driving through construction zones and always wear a seat belt.