Gay Street Bridge will never reopen to vehicle traffic

Gay Street Bridge will never reopen to vehicle traffic, but will for pedestrians and bicyclists
The bridge that connects downtown to South Knoxville over the Tennessee River has been closed to cars and pedestrians since June 25.
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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 use only by the end of this year or early 2026.
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On the bright side, officials are working on a way to open the bridge to pedestrians and cyclists by the end of 2025 or early 2026 if the Knoxville City Council approves in March the up to $2 million needed for repairs.
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