Willard Street bridge, located on the west side of Greenville’s Unity Park, will be closed for replacement beginning March 9.
The city of Greenville plans to remove and rebuild the bridge, which was damaged during Hurricane Helene in September 2024. Originally built in 1950, it serves as a direct connection between the West Greenville and Southernside neighborhoods.
According to the city, the new bridge will include two crossings for the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail on each side of the Reedy River. It will also feature a new concrete median and fencing to separate trail users from vehicular traffic.
Construction is expected to take four months to complete. The detour route for vehicular traffic will use West Washington, Hudson and Mayberry streets. The South Carolina Department of Transportation recently reopened the Hudson Street bridge, allowing for construction to begin on the Willard Street bridge.
The tentative detour routes for Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail users will be crossing the Reedy River at the Spinks Family Bridge within Unity Park, travel north alongside The Commons and then cross Willard Street using a temporary path.
According to the city, crews will work during the weekends using alternative installation methods to reduce noise pollution during construction.
For more information, visit greenvillesc.gov/2250/Willard-Street-Bridge.
