Tulsa Deciding Fate Of Pedestrian Bridge Over Harvard

<p>The City of Tulsa is trying to figure out what to do about a pedestrian bridge over Harvard near 51st Street. </p>

Thursday, August 2nd 2018, 6:21 am

By: Dave Davis

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Tulsa Deciding Fate Of Pedestrian Bridge Over Harvard

The City of Tulsa is trying to figure out what to do about a pedestrian bridge over Harvard near 51st Street.

Tulsa Public Schools say they've been working with the city to come up with a plan for the first day of school, to make sure students who may use the bridge going to Grimes Elementary School and Eisenhower International School are safe. Both schools are located on East 56th Street.

Tulsa says the bridge built in 1986 was closed recently after they found several problems with the structure. They say the bridge has lost some its steel and the two spiral ramps are not ADA compliant.

51st and Harvard pedestrian bridge closed, city uncertain about the future. pic.twitter.com/HY5Hrjb10M
— Dave Davis (@DaveDavisKOTV) August 2, 2018

Tulsa tells News On 6, all options are the table including repairing, which is unlikely, replacing or shutting it down permanently.

An important question still remains, what will people and students who may use the bridge do in the meantime.

Tulsa Public Schools says they don't track who walks to school by using the bridge, but they say it could impact some students at both nearby schools.

Tulsa tells News On 6, a consultant has been watching the bridge and did not see anyone using it.

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Dave Davis joined the News On 6 team in 2010. Dave is a news anchor and co-anchor of 6 In The Morning for News On 6, bringing Oklahomans the latest headlines, financial insights, and local stories every weekday from 5–10 a.m. Dave is a regional Emmy Award winner and Edward R. Murrow Award recipient for his dedication to delivering accurate and engaging news to Oklahomans.

Tulsa tells News On 6, all options are the table including repairing, which is unlikely, replacing or shutting it down permanently.

Tulsa tells News On 6, a consultant has been watching the bridge and did not see anyone using it.

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