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It's official: Port Macquarie MP Peter Besseling, Johns River identity Eileen Kidd and NSW Roads Minister David Borger cut the ribbon and declare the Johns River Bypass open.

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Mrs Eileen Kidd had the honour of directing traffic control to open the $190 million bypass to vehicles.

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NSW Roads Minister David Borger takes the opportunity to thank those who worked on the 10.5 kilometre upgrade.

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The first vehicles were directed onto the $190 million bypass shortly after 10am on Friday.