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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.

Text "WSB" to (423) 249-9181

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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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