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Long Beach Island residents - except those from Holgate - returned to their homes Saturday morning, beginning at 6 a.m.

During a Friday afternoon news conference in Seaside Heights on Friday, Governor Christie announced that the Route 72 causeway bridge will be open.

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Christie said the state will allow residents controlled access to assess damage, retrieve belongings and permit repopulation of the island for residents whose homes are safe and habitable.

Here is a short photo tour before Saturday's reopening. 

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People should procede with caution as there is still a lot of work going on and dangerous conditions in many areas.

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