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Quebec floods: Galipeault Bridge reopened after inspection

WATCH ABOVE: A drone video taken in Terrasse-Vaudreuil, west of Montreal shows the extent of flooding in the area. Terrasse-Vaudreuil was one of the hardest hit communities in the region – May 9, 2017

The Galipeault Bridge, linking Île-Perrot to Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue on Highway 20, has been reopened by Transports Quebec.

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Officials reopened the bridge after an inspection determined the structure was safe and water levels had receded.

READ MORE: Quebec floods: High water levels to peak by Wednesday

Quebec’s public security minister says flood levels are gradually dropping, particularly in the western part of the province.

READ MORE: Flooding ravages municipalities across Quebec

Martin Coiteux says things are expected to get back to normal only at the end of the month.

WATCH BELOW: Flooding in Quebec

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Coiteux told a news conference Tuesday morning that Quebecers must be realistic and realize things will not improve overnight.

READ MORE: Fatigue and hope in Montreal as water levels stabilize

So far, the heavy rains and melting snowpack across Quebec have flooded 2,733 residences, forcing the evacuation of 1,940 people in 171 municipalities.

READ MORE: Montreal, Laval declare states of emergency

Montreal has extended its state of emergency until the end of the week, giving the city the power to order mandatory evacuations.

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