Don Welge Memorial Bridge opened to two-way traffic Monday

CHESTER– The new Don Welge Memorial Bridge opened to two-way traffic Monday afternoon.

 

The bridge had been opened to one-way traffic southbound since a ribbon-cutting ceremony July 11.

 

 

Officials say the old Chester Bridge will be destroyed using explosives.

 

A date for that event has not been released.

 

The new bridge will be closed temporarily when the blast is scheduled.