PRATTVILLE, Ala. (WSFA) – The Metropolis of Prattville has been scheduling for a new pedestrian bridge given that 2011.

The city’s mayor, Monthly bill Gillespie, suggests though the neighboring “cigarette” bridge on Bridge Road does have a sidewalk, it was developed in the 1930s and incorporates trim walkways.

“The sidewalk on the bridge presently is not as huge and is a fairly good stage if you are stepping down,” mentioned Gillespie.

The state funded 80% of the almost $600,000 bridge, which is predicted to be complete by September. This is component of a even bigger job that commenced powering the Prattville City Corridor.

It’s a mile-extensive path that goes by the downtown area and Stanley Jensen Stadium.

“We’re genuinely hoping to get people downtown, get some nutritious life designs,” explained Gillespie.

The bridge will cross over the Autauga Creek and is envisioned to provide a lot more small business to the downtown retailers and help people today exercise much healthier existence.

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