Franklin Road bridge to close tomorrow – for two years Gene Marrano January 2, 2017 1 min 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: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: VSP Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Crash in Bedford CountyNext: Va hospitals want General Assembly to pass several mental health care measures Related Stories 1 min read Virginia Tech professor projects peak viewing of autumn colors in late October Web Staff September 15, 2025 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