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Bridge repairs to close Highland Avenue in Lombard

By Matthew Hendrickson

The Highland Avenue bridge over Butterfield Road in west suburban Lombard will close for repairs Wednesday, according to a statement from the DuPage County Division of Transportation.

The bridge is anticipated to re-open in mid-August, according to the statement. Detours will be posted.

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