Lake Lure Flowering Bridge Will Be Removed After Helene Damage Made It 'Beyond Repair'

Lake Lure officials announce demolition of Flowering Bridge - The Tryon Daily Bulletin

LAKE LURE—The Town of Lake Lure issued an announcement on August 7 regarding the impending demolition of the Lake Lure Flowering Bridge, a beloved local landmark known for its colorful plantings.  The decision comes after extensive structural assessments highlighted severe damage sustained during Tropical Storm Helene. Two independent engineering firms concluded that the historic structure is beyond repair. Bill Miller, a local resident and visi…

Historic Lake Lure Flowering Bridge deemed beyond repair due to Helene damage

Lake Lure's iconic bridge faces demolition on Aug. 18 due to damage from Hurricane Helene. Efforts will be made to salvage elements for future gardens.

Historic bridge damaged by Helene in western NC to be taken down

Officials said the Lake Lure Flowering Bridge suffered significant structural impacts.

Lake Lure Flowering Bridge will be removed after Helene damage made it 'beyond repair'

LAKE LURE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) -- An iconic piece of Lake Lure will soon be no more, and becomes yet another victim of Hurricane Helene in one areas most affected by the historic storm.  The town announced Thursday that its Flowering Bridge will be taken down due to the significant damage it sustained last fall.  Beloved Lake Lure Flowering Bridge was among the landmarks wiped out by Helene “After thorough assessments by two independent…

Lake Lure bridge to be demolished, damaged 'beyond repair' by Helene

LAKE LURE, N.C. (WSPA) -- A Lake Lure attraction will soon be demolished after enduring significant structural damages from Hurricane Helene in 2024. Town officials said assessments completed by multiple engineering firms determined that the Lake Lure Flowering Bridge cannot be restored. The bridge, originally constructed in 1925, was converted into a pedestrian garden walkway in 2013. Over the years, the featured 30 themed gardens on the bridge…

Flowering Bridge in Lake Lure will not be rebuilt; town says damage from Helene was too severe

Officials with the town of Lake Lure on Thursday announced they are removing the popular western North Carolina landmark.