The bridge is back on Franklin Road Gene Marrano March 21, 2019 1 minute read After being out of commission for more than two years the Franklin Road Bridge into Roanoke’s Old Southwest neighborhood that was torn down and rebuilt will reopen tomorrow morning. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Mill Mountain Theatre 2019 previewNext: Roanoke Valley Gives celebrates record-breaking event Related Stories RAM House invites Roanokers to join the Star City Challenge Gene Marrano March 30, 2026 0 The wage gap: in Virginia for every dollar a man earns, women are paid 74 cents. Gene Marrano March 30, 2026 0 Coffee truck owner frustrated with code enforcement in Roanoke City Clark Palmer March 27, 2026 0