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Stan Musial bridge
9:36 am
Tue November 1, 2011

Pa. to name bridge after native son Stan Musial

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Stan Musial on opening day 2011. Pa. Gov. Tom Corbett says he'll sign a bill renaming a bridge near Musial's hometown for the Cardinal great.
Credit (Screen capture via Google Maps)
A screenshot from Google Maps shows the bridge between Donora and Monessen, Pa., which will be named for Cardinals great Stan Musial. Musial was born in Donora in 1920.
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Pa. Gov. Tom Corbett says he'll sign a bill that would rename a bridge in the southwest part of the state for Stan Musial.

The bridge carries State  Route 1077 over the Monongahela River between Monessen and Musial's hometown of Donora, all about 20 miles southwest of Pittsburgh.

The measure's sponsor says the bridge will "serve as a permanent reminder that, despite humble beginnings, hard work can lead to great accomplishments."

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Grand Bridge Closure
11:21 am
Mon March 14, 2011

Grand Blvd. bridge now closed for renovation

The Grand Boulevard Bridge is now closed for a 15-month renovation.
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The Grand Boulevard Bridge in Midtown St. Louis is now closed for a planned 15- month renovation.

As part of the major construction project, the 52-year-old bridge will be completely removed and replaced. The new bridge will have wider sidewalks and a dedicated bike lane.

Rich Bradley, chief engineer for the city of St. Louis, says the main detours are Compton, Vandeventer and Jefferson.

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