Gay Street Bridge reopens to pedestrians, cyclists

Who can use Knoxville's Gay Street Bridge now that it has reopened

Opening the bridge for pedestrians after it closed in June 2024 is a short-term fix that cost the city $2.7 million.

'A happy turning point' Gay Street Bridge reopens to pedestrians and bicyclists

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — On Tuesday morning, the City of Knoxville announced that the Gay Street Bridge had reopened to pedestrians and bikes. "We were all surprised and disappointed in June 2024 when the state of Tennessee said the Gay Street Bridge had to be closed immediately," Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon said, "but we know [...]

Gay Street Bridge reopens to pedestrians, cyclists

Knoxville's Gay Street Bridge reopens to pedestrians and cyclists after a $2.7 million stabilization effort, bridging downtown and the South Waterfront again.