Franklin Road bridge to close tomorrow – for two years Gene Marrano January 2, 2017 1 minute read If you are used to taking the Franklin Road Bridge over all those train tracks into Southwest Roanoke City today is the last day you’ll be able to do that – for 2 years. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: VSP Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Crash in Bedford CountyNext: Va hospitals want General Assembly to pass several mental health care measures Related Stories Roanoke College and Korean Embassy to unveil new Kim Kyusik Center for Korean Studies Clark Palmer March 13, 2026 0 Virginia Tech Men’s Basketball Team declines invite to NIT Clark Palmer March 13, 2026 0 Excel Center and Virginia Western to Sign Partnership Agreement Clark Palmer March 13, 2026 0