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Provo's 65-year-old bridge reconstruction starts in early November, affecting traffic routes.

The project aims to improve safety with wider sidewalks and bike lanes for commuters.

A public meeting on Oct. 14 will address construction impacts and detour information.

PROVO — A nearly yearlong project to reconstruct a 65-year-old bridge in Provo is set to begin in early November.

The city announced plans in April 2024 to demolish and rebuild the bridge, which sits over the Provo River and an adjacent trail, located at the intersection of 800 N. 850 West.

The existing bridge was built in 1960; city leaders and engineers say it's coming to the end of its lifespan, and they feel the time has come to address its structural deficiencies.

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