The suspended pedestrian bridge to Belle Isle from the north bank of the James River in Richmond was closed today after a large piece of concrete fell from the Robert E. Lee Bridge above.
No one was injured. The concrete chunk fell and shattered onto the pedestrian bridge around 5 p.m., said Christy Everson, spokeswoman for the city's parks and recreation department.
Ralph White (JRPS Mrg) estimated that the concrete chunk was about 3' in length and said that it fell closer to the Belle Isle side of the bridge.
City officials say the footbridge may not reopen until Tuesday 2/24.
The plan is to install a 50-foot-long scaffolding and wood tunnel to provide a layer of safety for to park users.
There seems to be no reporting or mention about the safety or condition of the Lee Bridge itself and we'll post more as information comes about.
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Rode up to the bridge today (2/25) and it's still closed off..
Thanks Chris, I have new information and it looks like Belle will be closed for at least 1 month because both bridges are out.
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