Event Brief
More barriers planned for Gay Street Bridge
Filed: May 06, 2026 at 7:18 PM ET
Summary: Knoxville will add stronger barriers on the Gay Street Bridge after a black SUV drove onto it last week.
WHO: City of Knoxville spokesperson
WHAT: Enhanced barriers will be built on the Gay Street Bridge after an SUV incident.
WHEN: May 06, 2026 at 4:21 PM ET
WHERE: Knoxville, TN
WHY: A black SUV drove through the existing barriers on the north side of the bridge and struck the bridge after crossing it.
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