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Mendenhall River Footbridge Reopened

October 17, 2025 –

CBJ Parks & Recreation is happy to announce that the Mendenhall River Footbridge has reopened as of October 16, 2025, after sustaining damage during the 2025 glacial lake outburst flood.

Parks Maintenance has completed repairs to ensure safe and secure crossings for the public. These fixes are temporary, and additional permanent repairs will be needed in the future to fully remedy flood damage.

For questions, please contact CBJ Parks & Recreation at (907) 586-5226.