JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – West Jackson residents are demanding answers and a timeline after the Coleman Avenue Bridge has remained closed for nearly a year following safety concerns.
Residents say the bridge was shut down after safety issues were raised, but communication from officials has since stalled. They argue that bridges in other parts of the city receive frequent updates and clear timelines, while their neighborhood has been left without either.
Community member Byron Brumfield said the closure has created additional safety hazards beyond the inconvenience of a blocked route…