Construction on the Salem Parkway began back in the fall of 2018 however the Creative Corridors Coalition kicked off it’s work back in 2007. Creative Corridors volunteers initiated and participated in hundreds of community meetings, organized dozens of community events, and worked tirelessly alongside city and state officials to ensure the new bridges that were part of this overhaul captured the city’s devotion to arts, culture, and innovation. The Coalition secured funding to commission world-class designs for iconic bridge architecture and roadway betterments that distinguish Winston-Salem as a place of accomplishment.
As this mammoth project nears completion we are particularly excited about the opening of two new-and-MUCH-improved pedestrian bridges. The Green Street Bridge, designed by Donald McDonald, is located near Truist Stadium, and will connect the West Salem Neighborhood to downtown. The Strollway Bridge, designed by Walter Hood, is located beside Corpening Plaza in downtown and connects to the Strollway greenway continuing southward toward Old Salem. Both bridges are a sight to behold, a useful connector to people and places, and something we can all be proud of.
Join us as we celebrate the grand opening of these tremendous bridges on Saturday, November 14 and see them for yourself. The event is floating so you can come and go as you please. Take advantage of our curated walking route complete with signage to help you discover the history and features of the bridges and the vibrant community surrounding them. There will also be music, art activities for the family, along with food and drink available for purchase. RSVP below to let us know you’re coming and you’ll be entered into a drawing for some locally sources goodies.
Free parking available at the Truist Stadium (enter on Broad Street)
West Salem Neighbors are encouraged to walk, bike, skate, etc over to the Green Street bridge area
All attendees are welcome to walk or bike the 2 mile curated route to discover one or both of the bridges and surrounding points of interest (start and end at Truist Stadium)
Safe, family friendly art activity open to the public from 11-3
Food and drinks will be available for purchase along the route.
We will be encouraging physical distancing and ask that all attendees wear a face covering per CDC guidance.
Please RSVP to let us know you’re coming. Those who RSVP are automatically entered into a drawing for a goody bag full of locally sourced items.
