Jim Walters Road Bridge Project Update

If you’ve been wondering what’s been happening out at Jim Walters Road - there’s been a lot of progress.

What started as a major washout is now well into the rebuilding phase. Crews have been steadily working on the new bridge structure, with the beams now in place and the bridge deck installed.

Up next, crews are planning to pour concrete, weather permitting. Once that step is complete, the concrete will need about 30 days to properly cure before the bridge can handle regular traffic. While that curing process is underway, additional work will continue on the roadway leading up to the bridge, along with guardrail installation to finish things out.

This project has been a strong partnership between the City of Runaway Bay and Wise County, and we appreciate the continued support from Colby Shawn throughout the process. At this time, reopening is estimated to be about 5 to 6 weeks, depending on weather and construction conditions. We’ll continue to share updates as work moves forward.