FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: 09/17/2018 Contact: Capt. Bill Campbell, ICPD
Phone: 319-356-5275
Police: Stay off the Park Road Bridge arches
In the days since the opening of
the new Park Road Bridge to pedestrians and vehicles, the City has been made
aware of various social media posts featuring dangerous use of the new bridge’s arches. In
response, the City is working with its contractor to restrict access to the
arches. Meanwhile, Iowa City Police
have also increased patrol of the area.
“Anyone who
falls from the arches will sustain life-threatening injuries at the very least,”
Police Chief Jody Matherly said. “We are concerned for the safety of our
residents and visitors. Stay off the arches.”
Signage (pictured above) has been posted warning of
the danger and prohibiting trespassing.
Persons who trespass on the arches will face a
simple misdemeanor charge for trespassing.
People who witness illegal use of
the arches should call 911 immediately.
