Lyons bridge opening marks another step in flood recovery

LONGMONT — A Colorado town wrecked by a 2013 flood is celebrating another milestone in its recovery with the opening of a permanent replacement for a damaged bridge.

The Daily Times-Call reports Lyons held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the rejuvenated and newly named McConnell Bridge on Tuesday.

The previous bridge, which ran over the St. Vrain Creek, was destroyed by the flood five years ago.


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