Ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrates reopening of Grabill Road Bridge
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held in Leo-Cedarville on Friday to celebrate the reopening of the Grabill Road Bridge.
Officials from the Allen County Board of Commissioners, Allen County Highway Department, and Town of Leo-Cedarville attended the ceremony, which took place along the St. Joseph River.
The bridge has connected the west and east banks of the river for over a hundred years, serving as an essential route for communities in northeast Allen County.
The most recent bridge was built in 1965, but it was beginning to show its age. The restoration of the bridge included a re-done bridge deck, securing the bases of the piers with riprap, and lining a pipe 30’ under the bridge with a product to extend its life.
“I want to thank everyone for a bridge well-built,”
said Commissioner Rich Beck.
Author summary: Grabill Road Bridge reopens.