SALT LAKE CITY — What began as residents showing FOX 13 News the damage on a pedestrian bridge at Cottonwood Park ended with Salt Lake City announcing Monday that the bridge will now close because of safety concerns.
While we were reporting at Cottonwood Park after multiple west-side residents raised concerns about the bridge’s condition, Salt Lake City’s Public Lands Department said it conducted a further review of the structure and determined the crossing is no longer safe for public use.
The bridge crosses the Jordan River and serves as one of the quickest access points to Cottonwood Park’s dog park, making it a daily route for dog owners, joggers and nearby residents…