The bridge is back on Franklin Road Gene Marrano March 21, 2019 1 min 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: Continue Reading Previous: Mill Mountain Theatre 2019 previewNext: Roanoke Valley Gives celebrates record-breaking event Related Stories 1 min read President of Goodwill Industries of the Valleys thanks paramedics who saved his life Clark Palmer May 21, 2025 1 min read Northern Virginia Democratic Congressman Gerry Connolly dies after battle with cancer. Clark Palmer May 21, 2025 1 min read Last call for Showtimers, Attic Production plays; new exhibit at the Taubman Gene Marrano May 21, 2025