Bridge dedication planned next week

GAINESVILLE - The dedication of the new pedestrian bridge over Jesse Jewell Parkway in downtown Gainesville is scheduled for Tuesday.

The bridge, which connects downtown with midtown, officially opened last month following construction delays which had pushed back the opening. (See separate story.)

The dedication ceremony will be held at 3:30 on the City View side (old public safety building side) of Jewell Parkway.

Timeline, according to AccessNorthGa.com archives:

*June 2009 - city seeks state permit for work

*May 2010 - city begins taking bids on the project

*August 2010 - DOT approves permit

*October 2010 - contract awarded with projected completion in mid-2011

*December 2011 - completion delayed until Spring 2012 at the earliest

*August 2012 - bridge opens


Link: Gainesville mayor, grandchildren first to cross pedestrian bridge