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Washington Street bridge over Chicago River closes Friday for testing

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The Washington Street bridge over the Chicago River closes Friday morning for testing, the Chicago Department of Transportation said.

The bridge closes between 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., CDOT said.

Motorists were advised to use the Monroe Street bridge as a detour over the river.

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