Chattanoogans should learn soon when the iconic Walnut Street Bridge is expected to reopen.
“She looks beautiful in the morning glow,” a social media post Tuesday from Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors said of the historic bridge. “Opening announcement coming this week. Stay tuned.”
The post included two photos of the pedestrian bridge with its fresh coat of blue paint. Commenters expressed excitement about the reopening, as it has been 18 months since the bridge closed for major renovations.
The bridge closed in March 2025 so crews could address its faults and repairs, from paint and decking to electricity and structural integrity.
(READ MORE: ‘A people magnet’: Chattanoogans react to the 18-month closure of Walnut Street Bridge)