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Skatepark Shutdown Linked to Bridge Rehab | Charleston News
Charleston’s beloved skatepark is shutting down August 12th—no reopening date yet—as it gets caught in the crosshairs of a massive Fort Hill Bridge rehab. Built in 1975 and carrying nearly 100K cars daily, the bridge’s critical repairs are top priority for West Virginia DOT, involving deck replacement, steel fixes, and pier work—with traffic chaos expected through 2027. For skaters who’ve called this concrete jungle home for years, the loss stings. The park’s fate? Uncertain until construction wraps—and that’s still years away. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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