The Owensboro Bridge, commonly referred to as the Blue Bridge, has been reopened after a brief closure due to flooding on the Indiana side of the Ohio River.
Floodwaters have risen over the roadway, making travel unsafe, according to the Owensboro Police Department. Drivers are urged to find alternate routes until further notice.
“The Owensboro Police Department was advised that water was over the roadway on the Indiana side of the Blue Bridge, and it was requested to shut it down completely,” OPD said in a release. “We are now being advised that the roadway is clear, and the bridge is back open. We apologize for the inconvenience this has caused and appreciate your understanding.
The closure was announced around 4:50 p.m. via social media, and the opening was announced at 5:06.
