LANSING, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The New River Gorge Bridge has officially closed to traffic, with Bridge Day getting underway soon.
Thousands of people from across the globe will make their way to the New River Gorge Bridge today to take part in the festivities during Bridge Day 2023.
This year’s event will feature vendors on both sides of the bridge, BASE jumping, the Bridge Day 5K, Into The Gorge bus rides, and so much more.
The bridge will be closed from 7 AM-5 PM, with Bridge Day officially beginning at 9 AM and concluding at 3 PM.
Below is today’s schedule of events:
- 5:30 AM: Vendors arrive at designated staging lots
- 7:00 AM: Route 19 Closes to traffic. Detour Begins
- 7:00 AM-8:00 AM: Active SWV’s Bridge Day 5K Run Racers arrive at designated pickup spots
- 8:15 AM: Buses begin transporting 5k racers to starting line
- 8:30 AM: Shuttles begin at designated lots – see map
- 8:45 AM: Bridge Day 5K Race begins
- 9:00 AM: Bridge Day Begins
- 9:00 AM: Into The Gorge bus rides start (pre-sold tickets only)
- 1:30 PM: Into The Gorge bus rides end
- 3:00 PM: Bridge Day chili cookoff in downtown Fayetteville
- 3:00 PM: Bridge Day ends
- 5:00 PM: Route 19 re-opens. Detour ends
For those attending Bridge Day, it is recommended that you park at a designated shuttle location.
Shuttles to the Bridge are $5 per person. Cash only is accepted at these parking lots.
There are 6 pickup locations. Please note which bus they are getting on to get the appropriate one back.
To view the Bridge Day 2023 Shuttle Map, click here.
Stops will be located at Midland Trail High School, Lighthouse Worship Center, Fayetteville PK8, Fayette County Courthouse, Wal-Mart, and New River Health.
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