New Willis Bridge opens; old one getting demolished

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Both lanes of the new Willis Bridge opened up for traffic on February 10. The former bridge is currently being torn down. Construction on the new bridge began in 2019. Shalene White • The Madill Record

Both lanes of the new Willis Bridge opened up for traffic on February 10. The former bridge is currently being torn down. Construction on the new bridge began in 2019. Shalene White • The Madill Record

Hyahwahnah Cox is holding Brenda Cox Reeves, and standing next to Johnny Cox near the still unfinished old bridge in 1960. Johnny began working for ODOT when the new bridge was started and became the bridge inspector. Courtesy photo

Hyahwahnah Cox is holding Brenda Cox Reeves, and standing next to Johnny Cox near the still unfinished old bridge in 1960. Johnny began working for ODOT when the new bridge was started and became the bridge inspector. Courtesy photo