Future of Gay Street bridge

7 things to know about Knoxville's Gay Street Bridge now that it won't reopen to cars
After months of uncertainty following the sudden shutdown of downtown Knoxville's historic Gay Street Bridge last summer, drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians finally have an answer: The bridge will be closed forever to regular drivers.
Why can't Knoxville use federal funding for a pedestrian bridge to fix the Gay Street Bridge?
Knoxville residents asked questions about federal funding rules after an announcement Gay Street Bridge would be closed to cars, becoming a pedestrian bridge.
Future of the Gay Street bridge
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.
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.
Knoxville mayor: Gay Street Bridge will not reopen to motor vehicles
Gay Street Bridge will not be reopening to regular motor vehicle traffic, the mayor of Knoxville and other experts shared Wednesday morning. Mayor Indya Kincannon, along
City leaders announce Gay Street Bridge will not reopen to cars
The bridge is set to reopen to only pedestrians and cyclists in late 2025 or early 2026, due to the severity of the damage discovered in June 2024.
Knoxville mayor shares update on Gay Street Bridge closure
The mayor of Knoxville is set to share an update on the closure of the Gay Street Bridge Wednesday morning. Two transgender girls who attend high school in New Hampshire challenged the Trump administration’s recent executive order banning transgender girls and women from participating in girls’ sports,
Knoxville’s Gay Street Bridge to be converted to pedestrian crossing, mayor says
Gay Street Bridge will never again open to regular traffic, Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon announced on Wednesday.
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Every other major Tennessee city has turned an old bridge into an urban life destination
Knoxville will follow the example of Chattanooga, Memphis and Nashville to reopen an antique bridge for pedestrians.
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Why can't Knoxville use federal funding for the pedestrian bridge to fix the Gay Street Bridge?
Knoxville residents asked questions about federal funding rules after an announcement Gay Street Bridge would be closed to cars, becoming a pedestrian bridge.