BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Families, photographers, and people pulling over on the side of I-190, all to see the same thing, the Ralph Wilson Park pedestrian bridge has been installed.
“We found out the highway was closing, so we said 'let's go, let’s go see it,'” Katie Alvarado said. “I’m okay with [the city] looking a little boujee-er. The upgrades are definitely nice, I think the city deserves this.”
“I think it's fancy, I was like oooo Buffalo is getting fancy new bridges,” Kelly Martinez said.
7 News has followed the very long journey for the bridge, from its beginnings in Italy in February, its trip down the Erie Canal, until it has finally found its permanent home, resting over top of the 190.
Now, many neighbors are counting down the days until they can walk across the bridge for themselves.
“I can’t wait until it’s all open and we can actually walk over it, and see the sights from up there and the park completed,” Martinez said.
“Anytime it opens will be exciting,” Alvarado said.
The bridge is still closed to the public, as construction continues on Ralph Wilson Park.
