Portion of Downtown Nashville Pedestrian Bridge to Close for Repairs

The north sidewalk will remain open, but bikers must walk the bridge during the 90-day closure.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The Nashville Department of Transportation announced that a portion of the John Sigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge in downtown Nashville will be closed starting Monday, February 23, for structural repairs. The north sidewalk will remain open to walking pedestrians, but bikers will be required to walk the length of the bridge instead of riding during the 90-day closure.

Why it matters

The John Sigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge is a major thoroughfare for both pedestrians and cyclists in downtown Nashville, so the partial closure will impact commuters and recreational users in the area. The repairs are necessary to maintain the structural integrity of the bridge.

The details

NDOT stated that the south sidewalk of the John Sigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge will be closed for approximately 90 days starting on February 23 in order to perform structural repairs. During this time, the north sidewalk will remain open to walking pedestrians, but bikers will be required to walk their bikes across the bridge instead of riding.

  • The bridge closure will begin on Monday, February 23, 2026.
  • The partial closure is expected to last for 90 days.

The players

Nashville Department of Transportation

The government agency responsible for transportation infrastructure and services in Nashville, Tennessee.

John Sigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge

A major pedestrian and cyclist bridge in downtown Nashville that connects the two sides of the Cumberland River.

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What’s next

NDOT has not provided any specific details on when the bridge repairs will be completed and the full bridge reopened to both pedestrians and cyclists.

The takeaway

The partial closure of the John Sigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge in downtown Nashville will inconvenience many commuters and recreational users in the area for the next 3 months, highlighting the importance of maintaining critical transportation infrastructure in growing cities.