Pedestrian and bicycle bridges open on the Margaret McDermott Bridge

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 9, 2021

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Pedestrian and bicycle bridges open on the Margaret McDermott Bridge

 

 

What

The City of Dallas and Texas Department of Transportation invite the public and the media to join federal, state, county, and City officials for a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of the eastbound and westbound pedestrian and bicycle bridges on the Margaret McDermott Bridge. The non-vehicular bridges will access over the Trinity River.

Who

Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Adam McGough, District 10, Chair of Transportation, and Infrastructure Committee
Councilmember Lee Kleinman, Council District 11
Councilmember Chad West, Council District 1
City Manager T.C. Broadnax
Ambassador Kay Bailey Hutchison
Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins
Dallas County Commissioner Dr. Elba Garcia
Mary McDermott Cook

When

Thursday, June 10, 2021

9:15 a.m./9:30 a.m.

Fun Run: Bicyclists and runners to start on the eastbound pedestrian/bicycle bridge to Riverfront Blvd., to finish line on the westbound pedestrian/bicycle bridge.
10:15 a.m.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

 

Where

Dallas Horseshoe Project - Margaret McDermott Bridge
Eastbound pedestrian and bicycle bridge on the west side of the Trinity River

The second Santiago Calatrava signature bridge was named after Margaret McDermott, wife of Eugene McDermott, philanthropist and one of the founders of Texas Instruments. The bridge is part of the Dallas Horseshoe Project which seeks to rebuild, expand and improve mobility in the Mixmaster where IH-30 and IH-35 converge in downtown Dallas.