Knoxville will follow the example of Chattanooga, Memphis and Nashville to reopen an antique bridge for pedestrians.
Many business owners are excited to hear the bridge will open to for pedestrian use. However, some are disappointed by the timeline.
As the City of Knoxville continues to work on a timeline for the repair and reopening of the Gay Street Bridge, a new project is slated to begin on the southside. One South Knoxville business owner ...
Mayor Kincannon announces Feb. 12, 2025, that the Gay Street Bridge will never reopen to vehicle traffic but will for pedestrians and bicyclists.
Knoxville seized on a last-minute opportunity to reapply for a grant to build a bridge from the university campus across the Tennessee River.
As the new year begins, the Knoxville City Council will use its first meeting to consider hiring a construction advisor to assess how to fix the historic Gay Street Bridge. Knoxville spent $850,000 ...
"They're completely separate projects – funding, design, everything – and the pedestrian bridge will in no way slow down Gay Street reopening," city spokesperson Eric Vreeland told Knox News.
The city recently added bike lanes to the Henley Street Bridge as a new option for commuters while the Gay Street Bridge remains closed. University students and staff living on the south side of ...