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Night time image of Walnut Street Bridge

WHAT TO EXPECT

Below is the timeline for the rehabilitation of Walnut Street Bridge.

RENOVATION SCHEDULE

Dates are subject to change due to unforseen circumstances.

NOVEMBER 2025

  • Ongoing (Nov 2025): Crews work on the second half of Span 4.

  • Late Nov 2025: Begin sandblasting and painting on Span 3 (south toward downtown) immediately after Span 4 completion.

  • Mon, Nov 3–Tue, Dec 2, 2025: River Street reduced to one lane, managed by the temporary signal setup used earlier this year.

  • Nov 3–Dec 2, 2025: Install a new temporary boardwalk over River Street; the River Street sidewalk remains open.

  • Mid-Nov 2025: Relocate sandblasting to the south side; stage along Riverfront Parkway under the bridge.

  • Through bridge completion: Maintain Coolidge Park lay-down area for wood, water line, and electrical work.

2026 PROJECTIONS

  • Early 2026: Install remaining conduit on Span 5 through the Frazier Avenue approach.

  • By Jan 31, 2026: Finish wood installation on Span 6 to Frazier Avenue.

  • Then: Shift wood installation to the south half of the bridge toward downtown.

SEPTEMBER 2026

The bridge renovation will be complete and bridge will reopen.

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