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Skateboards Shuttering a Major Bridge | Charleston News
The Fort Hill Bridge in Charleston, West Virginia, is set to shut down after officials raised alarms over structural damage allegedly caused by skateboarding — a popular local spot now posing a serious safety risk. With Interstate 64 running right over it, the closure could last months as engineers assess the damage and plan repairs. Skateboarders, including local advocates like Matthew Schoolcraft of Elk City Cycles, are frustrated but understand the need for safety. Officials are weighing costly fixes while searching for ways to preserve the bridge’s function without sidelining the…
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