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Coleman Bridge reopens to traffic after mechanical issues cause three hour closure

Posted at 10:44 AM, Jun 06, 2016
and last updated 2016-06-06 12:26:44-04

The Coleman Bridge reopened to traffic just before 12:30 p.m. Monday afternoon after electrical-mechanical issues forced all traffic to stop for nearly three hours.

Witnesses say the bridge was stuck in the open position.  Virginia Department of Transportation officials say the bridge lift started at 9:18 a.m.

Coleman Bridge stuck in the open position (Courtesy: Denise Smith-Wells)

Coleman Bridge stuck in the open position (Courtesy: Denise Smith-Wells)