Bicyclist enjoy Franklin Road Bridge just before it opens to traffic Ian Price March 25, 2019 1 min read 3/22/19 Roanoke City officials cut the ribbon at Franklin Road Bridge Some of those who were the first to cross the newly-opened Franklin Road Bridge just before the ribbon-cutting late last week were not driving a car. WFIR’s Ian Price was there: Share: Post navigation Previous: Virginia Tech advances to Sweet 16 following win over LibertyNext: Tech, UVA are in the Sweet 16 Related Stories 1 min read Bedford County Sheriff’s Office prepares for record-breaking Toys for Kids drive delivery Web Staff December 12, 2025 0 1 min read The Blood Connection has its brick-and-mortar home Gene Marrano December 10, 2025 0 1 min read Center in the Square is turning 42 Denise Membreno December 10, 2025 0