Charleroi bridge reopens

By Mon Valley Independent

By TAYLOR BROWN

tbrown@yourmvi.com

A bridge connecting lower Speers and Charleroi has been reopened after more than a month of construction.

Work on the Route 88 bridge on McKean Avenue, which spans Maple Creek, began in September following three separate delays.

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