Keowee Street bridge closing delayed

Closing of the Keowee Street bridge in Dayton so that work can begin on replacing it has been delayed until January, according to a release from Montgomery County officials.

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The bridge had initially been expected to close Monday.

The Keowee Street bridge closing is dependent upon the reopening of the Helena Street bridge.

A ceremony to commemorate the reopening of the Helena Street Bridge is scheduled for today, but opening to traffic will be delayed until next week. No specific date has been provided.

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The Keowee Street bridge is providing a detour route for the Helena Street bridge and will now close on Jan. 2, according to the county.