I'll be home for Christmas

You may remember that spot of excitement we had back in July:

And here are some photos of the aftermath:

Well it looks like the much maligned folks at MDOT have pulled off quite a coup as the bridge will be re-opening Monday.

HAZEL PARK, Mich. -- A ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the reopening of the Nine Mile Road bridge over Interstate 75 in Hazel Park is planned for Monday at 10 a.m.

I'm sure this comes as a relief to local businesses, some of which have seen their clientèle literally cut in half.