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Structural Problems Close The Silver Bridge At Grand Canyon National Park

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By NPT Staff - September 7th, 2020
Structural concerns have led to closure of the Silver Bridge at Grand Canyon National Park/NPS file

Structural concerns have led to closure of the Silver Bridge at Grand Canyon National Park/NPS file

The National Park Service has closed the Silver Bridge that crosses the Colorado River at the bottom of Grand Canyon National Park to all foot traffic due to unspecified structural safety concerns. The bridge crosses the river along the Bright Angel Trail near Phantom Ranch.

During the closure, hikers will need to cross the Colorado River exclusively via the Black Bridge. If hiking the Bright Angel Trail, hikers should anticipate to be redirected to the River Trail and the Black Bridge, which will add approximately 1.5 miles to their trip. There is no estimated time of repair for the Silver Bridge; it will remain closed until further notice.

The NPS always emphasizes the importance of staying on designated trails and hikers should never attempt to go over or around closures. All trail users should pay attention to directions from park rangers, volunteers, and signs placed along the trail.

Phantom Ranch on the North Kaibab Trail will remain open and accessible, as will Bright Angel Campground, and the South Kaibab and Bright Angel trails.

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