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: 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 FloydFest25 Aurora July 23-27. Ticket prices go up July 1st Denise Membreno June 30, 2025 1 min read Roanoke City murder suspect in custody following manhunt Web Staff June 30, 2025 1 min read Miss America, Miss Virginia, and Miss Virginia’s Teen talk service, sisterhood, and pageant week in Roanoke Ian Price June 27, 2025