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 Former AG Miyares says redrawn Congressional districts are illegal Gene Marrano February 6, 2026 0 Virginia Democrats release map reshaping Roanoke, Southwest Virginia congressional districts Ian Price February 6, 2026 0 Your guide to all-day Super Bowl 60 radio coverage in Roanoke Ian Price February 6, 2026 0