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Ben Byard, MUSCLE SHOALS-On Thursday, December 17 the long awaited opening of Wilson Dam Road happened. Wilson Dam was closed to all traffic beginning in January of 2020 and just shy of a year reopened to all traffic. Ben Byard, Bridge Program Manager said the project and maintenance work included replacement of the concrete bridge decking to stop water infiltration and reduce deterioration of the arches, fixing the damaged sidewalks for increased pedestrian safety. Work also included repair to...

Wilson Dam Bridge back open after renovations Wilson Dam Bridge open again By DeAndria Turner | December 17, 2020 at 8:56 PM CST - Updated December 17 at 8:57 PM MUSCLE SHOALS, Ala. (WAFF) - The Wilson Dam Bridge that connects the city to Florence is back open after a year of being closed to the public. For almost a year people in the Shoals could not drive on the massive bridge that many take in their daily commute, but after a $4 million renovation people can finally hit the road again!...