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Repairs that will allow pedestrians and bicyclists to use the Gay Street Bridge are underway and are expected to be completed by the end of the year, Knox News has learned.
Some business owners are confident in the ability of Knoxville residents to find alternate downtown routes with the Gay Street Bridge closed. Others are concerned about the closure continuing to ...
"I don't know what has hurt us more, the bridge being closed or Ozempic," a Gay Street restaurant owner told Knox News.
The Gay Street Bridge will never reopen to vehicle traffic, Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon announced Feb. 12, saying there is too much damage to the bridge to repair at a reasonable cost.
City officials 'remain optimistic' the bridge on the University of Tennessee campus will come together with much-needed ...
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Gay Street Bridge will remain closed to traffic for the foreseeable future after a critical structural issue was found with one of its trusses a few months ago.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Cars, with the exception of public buses and emergency vehicles, will never be able to drive again on the Gay Street Bridge, city leaders announced at a press conference on ...
The version of the Gay Street Bridge seen today dates back to 1898 - but even earlier versions crossed the Tennessee River in Knoxville.
Between streetscape construction and Gay Street Bridge repairs, you might think Sevier Avenue businesses are hurting. Owners have another story.
Downtown Knoxville will be a hot spot for those celebrating July 4 this Friday and with that comes multiple road closures.
Repairs to the Gay Street Bridge haven't started, but it's not because of the pedestrian bridge, city officials said.
The City of Knoxville gave an update on the status of the Gay Street Bridge Wednesday, nearly seven months since the bridge closed due to structural damage. The bridge will reopen for pedestrian ...