East Main Street bridge in downtown Franklin set for partial closure as construction begins

The East Main Street bridge in downtown Franklin, Tennessee, will undergo partial closure as part of a Tennessee Department of Transportation project to replace the 100-year-old structure. The project, expected to finish in July 2028, will reduce traffic to one lane in each direction and close sidewalks in the second year. TDOT officials describe the replacement as a proactive measure to address the bridge's exceeded lifespan.