Bridge project nears completion

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Work continues on the Umauma Bridge rehabilitation project, which is scheduled to be complete May 20, according to the state Department of Transportation.

Work continues on the Umauma Bridge rehabilitation project, which is scheduled to be complete May 20, according to the state Department of Transportation.

The $31 million improvement project started mid-2013. As of Monday, one lane of traffic is being allowed over the bridge in the mornings, with two-way traffic starting at 3 p.m. each day.

A one-lane temporary bridge has been used since the project started.

The bridge, built in 1911, is located on Highway 19 near Hakalau.