Weeks-long electrical repair to shut part of Hickory Riverwalk bridge

HICKORY, N.C. — A section of the Hickory Riverwalk bridge that is over water will be closed for weeks for electrical repair, according to the city.

Helene damaged the lighting system and conduit.

The other portions of the elevated Riverwalk trail will stay open and is accessible from Hickory City and Rotary-Geitner parks.

The work started Monday and could take four to six weeks.

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