Ribbon cutting for Franklin Road Bridge this morning Gene Marrano March 22, 2019 1 min read Bad weather and the need to coordinate demolition and then construction with Norfolk Southern helped stretch the Franklin Road Bridge project to 26 months – but its finally open again as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Post navigation Previous: NTSB: Impaired truck driver likely cause of GOP train crashNext: High winds bring increased fire danger along Blue Ridge Related Stories 1 min read 40th District delegate candidate says it’s time for “Virginia to win” Web Staff October 31, 2025 1 min read Maynard Keller steps up to challenge long term incumbent Rasoul for Delegate Gene Marrano October 30, 2025 2 min read Why is Liz Kitley back at Virginia Tech? Coach Duffy clarifies WNBA star’s new role Ian Price October 30, 2025