Olive Street bridge in Niles to reopen Aug. 1

NILES — It’s been about six years since motorists were able to drive between Niles and McDonald using the Olive Street Bridge, but that shortcut will be back Aug. 1.

Trumbull County Engineer Randy Smith, McDonald Mayor Glen Holmes, Niles Mayor Ralph Infante and Weathersfield Township Fiscal Officer David Rouan had a short news conference at the bridge today to announce the reopening date.

The $4.9 million project funded 100 percent by federal and state grants started in April 2014 and now is getting finishing touches.

Youngstown company A.P. O’Horo built the bridge, which spans the Mahoning River and Norfolk and Southern Railroad. Niles is on the west side of the bridge, and the first 1,000 feet on the east side is in Weatherfield. Farther east is McDonald.

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