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Bridges to Indian River County barrier islands reopen following Nicole's landfall

Merrill P. Barber, Wabasso Causeway bridges reopen just after 5 a.m. Thursday

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By: Peter Burke

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VERO BEACH, Fla. — Bridges connecting the barrier islands to the mainland in Indian River County reopened Thursday morning after they were closed because of Nicole.

The Indian River County Sheriff's Office said early Thursday the bridges "are now determined to be impassible by non-emergency vehicular traffic."

Impacted bridges included the Merrill P. Barber Bridge and Wabasso Causeway Bridge.

Those bridges eventually reopened just after 5 a.m., the county announced on Twitter.

❗️Barrier Island bridges in Indian River County are open. Please travel cautiously if you must be on the road. ❗️
— Indian River County (@IRCGOV) November 10, 2022

As the eyewall of the storm moved closer to the Treasure Coast overnight Thursday, deputies warned of 45 mile-per-hour sustained winds in the area.

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