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: About the Author Ian Price Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Virginia Tech advances to Sweet 16 following win over LibertyNext: Tech, UVA are in the Sweet 16 Related Stories 1 min read Virginia Tech fires head football coach Brent Pry Ian Price September 14, 2025 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025 1 min read The need for more housing … and the preservation of structures that have historical value. Can those two viewpoints co-exist? Gene Marrano September 11, 2025