Gay Street Bridge will never reopen to vehicle traffic

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.
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
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.
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.
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
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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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