A pedestrian bridge in the Shirlington area is back open after a mini rehabilitation project.
The S. Nelson Street bridge — which spans Four Mile Run, connecting Shirlington with Jennie Dean Park and the Green Valley neighborhood — closed over the winter.
County crews spent the past couple of months removing and replacing decaying decking boards, as well as repainting metal surfaces from blue to green and gray, matching colors used in the park.
“The bridge is now open and ready for use,” Arlington’s Dept. of Parks and Recreation said in an email Wednesday. “Enjoy safe, easy access to our parks and the Shirlington area. Thank you for your patience during the repairs and we hope you enjoy this bridge for years to come.”
The work is not to be confused with another bridge project down the road. A new $1.6 million pedestrian bridge is being built on the other side of Jennie Dean Park, serving users of the heavily-used Four Mile Run and W&OD trails.
