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.
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
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.
Tear down the Gay Street Bridge and replace it | Letter
Plan to reopen the bridge only to pedestrians, bicycles and emergency vehicles makes no sense and hurts South Knoxville businesses, reader says.
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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