September 19, 2021
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Minneapolis considers re-opening Sabo bridge during repairs

Crews are still working to stabilize the bike and pedestrian bridge and investigators are studying why a cable that supported the deck broke in February. But Minneapolis would like to reopen the span and hopes to find out soon if that would be safe.
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Crews are still working to stabilize the bike and pedestrian bridge and investigators are studying why a cable that supported the deck broke in February. But Minneapolis would like to reopen the span and hopes to find out soon if that would be safe.

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