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  From live bands to lively demonstrations like fly fishing, belly dancing and bagpipes, the Bridge celebrations continued Saturday, Aug. 4. In addition to the merchants, eateries, music and activities on the bridge, the riverfront and North Shore were hopping with a sidewalk sale, storytelling, more music and Dragon Boat races and festival. The celebration also included a vintage scooter show at Renaissance Park.
Festivities on the bridge concluded with a fashion show and reveal of the “Ain’t so Extreme Makeover.” Attendees were wildly entertained by the Canine Makeover Reveal, when local shelter dog Tiramisu was introduced adopted. The bridge day rolled into night with Riverfront Nights at Ross’ Landing near the Chattanooga Pier. Market Street Bridge opened to traffic Sunday, Aug 5 at 8 a.m., when a CARTA electric shuttle bus was the first vehicle to traverse the historic Market Street Bridge from the South Shore to the North Shore.  Watch Video of Bridge Being Opened to Traffic
The bridge is owned by the State of Tennessee and was restored by Mountain States Contractors, Durham, NC. Consulting firms included: Parsons Transportation Group – responsible for redesigning the bridge and ensuring it’s structurally sound, as well as project manager and inspector. KSWARE – provided a concrete technician. Volkert – provided an inspector and office technician |
