[M_Six]

I would think they'd clear a channel first. Maybe a few weeks for that at most. Once the channel is passable, they can clear the rest of the debris. I assume they'll assess the remaining portions of the bridge to see if those sections are still viable. But with traffic the way it is, they may opt to build a wider bridge with more lanes. That will take considerably more time, but may be worth it in the long run.

Long distance traffic will find a new "normal" route around the area. But those poor folks who live on one side and work on the other have it rough. That may entail moving or finding a new job. A former 30 minute commute could take hours now.