Dubbo's main bridge has reopened after closing for a police operation.
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The LH Ford Bridge shut down around 2:04pm on Wednesday, March 27, throwing traffic around town into chaos.
The bridge was closed from about 2:00pm on Wednesday, March 27. Picture by Laurie Bullock
Police shut down both sides of the bridge which connects the Mitchell Highway between Whylandra Street and Macquarie Street. At 2:45pm, Emergency services and Transport for NSW representatives remained on scene.
Motorists were urged to use an alternative route and allow extra travel time.
Emergency services on site. Picture by Laurie Bullock
The bridge reopened at about 4:15pm the same afternoon, however, traffic remained congested around much of the town due to the earlier chaos.
