Umauma Bridge reopens

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Umauma Bridge on Highway 19 in Hamakua has reopened, Hawaii County Civil Defense and police reported Thursday morning.

Umauma Bridge on Highway 19 in Hamakua has reopened, Hawaii County Civil Defense and police reported Thursday morning.

The temporary bridge was reopened about 6 a.m., Civil Defense said. The bridge was closed last week because of high water levels following heavy rain in East Hawaii, according to Civil Defense.