Ohio River bridge reopens ahead of schedule

MILTON, Ky. (AP) - An Ohio River bridge connecting Madison, Ind., and Milton, Ky., has reopened ahead of scheduled.

Explosives took down approach ramps to the U.S. 421 bridge last week as part of its replacement project. The bridge was expected to be closed through the weekend, but a statement from the Kentucky Department of Highways says the bridge reopened at 11:59 p.m. Saturday after temporary ramps were connected.

A vehicle length restriction of 36 feet is now in effect for the bridge because the temporary ramps have a limited turn radius. The current 3-ton weight limit remains in place.