The Fulton Road Bridge directly over Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is closed for reconstruction. The new bridge is expected to open spring 2010. During construction, the main entrance to Cleveland Metroparks Zoo on Wildlife Way will remain open. Zoo visitors are advised to allow extra travel time and to follow posted detour signs. To avoid possible traffic delays, recommended routes to the Zoo are listed on our directions page. Project updates can also be found at www.fultonbridgereplacement.com and ODOT's web site, www.buckeyetraffic.org. The construction zone is indicated on the map below.
September 17, 2008: The new arches of the Fulton Road Bridge are beginning to take shape in the construction zone.
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| Bridge construction from bear and tiger exhibits |
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| The construction zone from the Rhino Lot |
August 26, 2008: The main bridge supports are taking shape as you can see in these photos of the construction zone taken from the road to Northern Trek.
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| Bridge construction from path to Northern Trek |
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| The construction zone adjacent to Wolf Lodge |
November 20, 2007: News release, temporary closing of Northern Trek footpath.
May 1, 2007: Bridge Full Demolition & Video. The Fulton Road Bridge was demolished at 6 p.m. on May 1. The Zoo's animals and structures were unharmed. Watch the video in three formats: Windows Media, Quicktime (MP4), YouTube. View additional photos in The Roar Report blog.
April 28, 2007: Bridge Partial Demolition & Video. The animals at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo are doing just
fine following Saturday's partial demolition of the Fulton
Road Bridge. Northern Trek was closed for the day due to cleanup. Watch the video in three formats: Windows Media, Quicktime (MP4), YouTube.
April 10, 2007: Fulton Road Bridge photo, taken from Rhino Parking Lot
April 2007: Pre-implosion photos (more in The Roar Report blog).
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| From Bears Exhibit in Northern Trek |
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| Looking Up from the Wolf Cabin |
