Raw video: Temporary bridge opens
British Columbians planning to travel south of the border on the I-5 will no longer have to detour around the Skagit River Bridge that collapsed last month.
The Washington State Department of Transportation said the temporary bridge opened this morning.
The old bridge gave way on May 23, and three people were sent plunging into the icy waters of the river.
No one was seriously hurt.
Last week, officials pushed the first of two temporary sections across the gap between the north and south sides of the river.
Drivers using the route will have to observe a strict speed limit and oversized vehicles won’t be allowed.
Crews are now turning their attention to building a new, 18- million dollar permanent span, which is expected to be installed sometime this fall.
Video: Timelapse of Skagit River Bridge rebuild
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