Press release here:
The Street Division of the City of Asheville’s Public Works Department will temporarily close an approximate 400 foot portion of the sidewalk and one travel lane along the McDowell Street bridge, located near Biltmore Village, on Friday May 7 to perform needed routine painting of street lighting poles. The temporary sidewalk and lane closer begin 7:00 a.m. and will move along each side of the bridge on one side at a time. Motorists and pedestrians who travel McDowell Street should be aware of possible delays along this route. The work is expected to be completed by 5:30 p.m.