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When will the Church Street Bridge close?
Coming soon: 9-ft-wide sidewalks on the Church Street Bridge. | Photo by the City of Greenville
The Church Street Bridge rehabilitation has reached the halfway point, and we’re getting an updated timeline for next steps and completion.
Now | All of the work that took place on the east side of the bridge is now taking place on the west side.
March | The bridge will reopen temporarily during the SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament and NCAA March Madness.
May 1-June 12 | The bridge will be completely closed for six weeks for resurfacing and adding lighting enhancements.
What are the improvements?
There are two main goals: Ensuring the bridge is structurally sound and enhancing pedestrian safety measures. Changes include:
Bridge deck repairs
New railings
Wider sidewalks
Upgraded lighting
New stairs leading to McBee Street
A paint job
Why is this necessary?
In 2021, an average of 26,300 vehicles traveled on Church Street from Augusta Street to North Spring Street. By 2039, that number could hit ~38,000+ each day. The bridge’s age and increased traffic are the main drivers of these improvements.
Schools are closed again with students eLearning today and tomorrow after the snowstorm. The district will make a call about Wednesday tomorrow afternoon.
Mansion Monday
The wood accents and stone fireplace in this four-bedroom, six-bathroom home on Garlington Road make it the perfect winter weather escape. It also has a pool, a patio, and an outdoor entertaining space that makes us long for summer. So basically, this Mansion Monday is perfect for any season.
Trending
“Top Chef” Season 23 premieres on Monday, March 9, and features challenges across Greenville that ooze Upstate pride. We watched the trailer frame by frame and even got a sneak peek at what else is coming.
Civic
Greer City Council approved the image for Greer’s first public art mural as part of the city’s 150th anniversary. Greenville artist Adam Schrimmer’s design uses a historic Trade Street photo overlaid with the Greer150 logo, with installation targeted for March. (Greenville Journal)
Sports
There are no athletes representing Greenville in Team USA for the 2026 Winter Olympics. In fact, there are none from South Carolina heading to Northern Italy to compete. You could buck that trend in four years’ time if you join the Palmetto Curling Club. (NBC)
Travel
Southwest Airlines has officially ditched open seating in favor of assigned seats, ending a longtime hallmark of the brand. Love it or loathe it, it’s something to keep in mind when you book your next flight out of GSP.
Plan Ahead
New date alert.TEDxFiveForks Youth is now Friday, Feb. 6 due to the winter weather. You can still grab tickets to the second annual student-led event, organized by Christ Church Episcopal School senior Amanda de Leon.
Featured
National Geographic featured Greenville in its article, “How this laid-back South Carolina city became a trending food destination.” Shoutouts include our “Top Chef” appearance, hosting Michelin’s American South ceremony, and a number of renowned restaurants and chefs.
Shop
Food Lion is adding curbside pickup and home delivery at select stores across Greenville County. Find out which ones. (Greenville News)
Plan Ahead
Super Bowl LX is locked in — the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots will meet Sunday, Feb. 8 at Levi’s Stadium in the San Francisco Bay Area. Consider this your cue to text the group chat and pick a local sports bar for game day. (USA Today)
We’re in the depths of winter — that might explain why people are so interested in soup at the moment. A cozy sweater and a warm bowl at one of Greenville’s super soup spots sounds great right now.
Number
$0. That’s how much 94% of Nourish patients pay out of pocket to talk to a dietitian covered by their insurance. You could be covered, too — check your coverage + get matched with a dietitian who can cut through the food noise and build you a plan to thrive.*
Jobs
Whether you’re a small business looking to grow your team or a large company filling a key role, our Job Board can connect you with engaged, qualified locals who are ready to work. Post your open roles + watch the applications roll in.
Gallery
Snapshot: Snow much fun
We could get used to this. | Photos by GVLtoday readers
We love that we’re sharing winter weather photos two Mondays in a row. Thanks to all the readers who shared their snow day fun with us.
I have a new favorite spot to work in the wild: the bar at Methodical Commons. Why? As I’m typing this, the smell of the banana bread being made directly in front of me has me wishing the newsletter had a scratch-and-sniff feature. BRB while I go order a piece.
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