Gay Street Bridge, Knoxville

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.
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.
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.
Gay Street Bridge will never reopen to vehicle traffic, but will for pedestrians and bicyclists
The bridge, however, will be reopened to pedestrians and bicyclists in the future. "We are now aware that the bridge, unfortunately, is never going to able to resume everyday traffic," Kincannon said.
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
Mayor Kincannon announces Gay Street Bridge will never reopen to vehicle traffic
Mayor Kincannon announces Feb. 12, 2025, that the Gay Street Bridge will never reopen to vehicle traffic but will for pedestrians and bicyclists.
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. Full Ukrainian liberation from Russia 'unrealistic,' Hegseth tells allies I'm a heart surgeon.
Future of the Gay Street bridge
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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What's the status of Knoxville's Gay Street Bridge? City hopes to speed up repairs
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 ...
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South Knoxville business fears for survival amid bridge closure, Sevier Avenue project
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — 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.
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Pedestrian bridge becoming a reality after 'patience, perseverance and vision'
The city's successful application for federal funding for the pedestrian bridge comes at an uncertain time for transportation in and out of South Knoxville. The Gay Street Bridge, one of ...
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Will the pedestrian bridge affect Gay Street repairs? As of now, neither has a timeline
After the city secured a major federal grant for a pedestrian bridge to be built from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville campus to the South Waterfront, officials said the project will not ...
Lone Tree Pass: New development to soon bring restaurants, shops and condos to Gay Street intersection
Lone Tree Pass is set to open at the end of the year. It will be home to 57 condos and at least six spaces for retail and restaurants.