Pont_De_Rennes_bridge

Pont De Rennes bridge

Pont De Rennes bridge

Bridge in Rochester New York

The Pont De Rennes bridge is located in the Brown's Race Historic District of Rochester New York at the base of the High Falls where it spans the Genesee River. The Pont De Rennes bridge formerly carried Platt Street [1] over the river but was converted to pedestrian use in 1982 as part of a redevelopment of the High Falls area as an entertainment area. The bridge was renamed the Pont De Rennes for Rochester's sister city Rennes in France as part of the conversion. The Pont De Rennes bridge provides unobstructed views of the High Falls and downstream gorge.[citation needed]

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The bridge was designed by Leffert Buck, who also designed the Williamsburg Bridge in New York City.[2]

On July 5, 2023, the bridge was closed to pedestrian traffic for structural repairs and renovation of the public space on top, with plans to reopen in 2024.[3]

  • View of the bridge looking north
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References

  1. [1]
    "High Falls Rochester NY". nyfalls.com.
  2. [2]
    "Leffert L. Buck Biography". Archived from the original on 2011-07-28. Retrieved 2010-07-26.
  3. [3]
    Gorbman, Randy (4 July 2023). "The Pont de Rennes bridge at High Falls closes for its 'glow up,' reopening in 2024". WXXI (AM). Retrieved 24 August 2023.
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