Waldron Memorial Bridge now open for the winter

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The Lt. Cmdr. John C. Waldron Memorial Bridge between Fort Pierre and Pierre is back open for the winter season.

SDDOT Pierre Area Engineer Dean VanDeWiele says both eastbound lanes are open as is one westbound lane.

VanDeWiele says both westbound lanes will be open intermittently.

VanDeWiele says if weather allows, the contractors will be able to continue doing concrete work during the winter.

VanDeWiele asks motorists to be alert for occasions when construction workers and vehicles are adjacent to the moving traffic.