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Wednesday, May 15, 2013  The bridge will close at 8 a.m and remain closed throughout the morning. Crews will be cleaning up salt and sand that accumulated over the winter and doing some work to its joints.

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  As of 8 a.m., crews were still on the scene at the El Rancho Grande Restaurant in Ottumwa.

Monday, October 01, 2012  Bridge will be closed for most of the day Monday.

Sunday, May 08, 2011  Ottumwa's bridges are inspected.

Tuesday, December 28, 2010  Drivers in Ottumwa may want to allow some extra time for themselves the next time they hit the road.

Tuesday, December 14, 2010  Work on the Jefferson Street Viaduct that was scheduled for this week has been postponed due to cold temperatures.

Wednesday, August 18, 2010  The Jefferson Street Viaduct will be closed two months to repair a deteriorating support beam.