The Historic Fallston Bridge Commission is moving forward with plans to re-open the Fallston bridge as a pedestrian bridge. The bridge – which opened in 1884 and eventually served as a vehicular bridge – was closed in February of 2015 after a waterline burst, causing damage to the sidewalk and supports to the pedestrian section of the bridge. The bridge is an historic structure that crosses the Beaver River between New Brighton and Fallston. This morning on Teleforum, Frank Sparks spoke with two members of the commission – County Commissioner Sandie Egley and New Brighton borough manager Tom Albanese.

Egley was asked how this whole idea got started…

Egley says there’s a lot of community interest in this…

Egley was asked how she got involved…

Egley was asked where the money will come from…

Egley says it’s going to be a long process…

Albanese was asked how he become involved…

Albanese was asked…what’s the next step?…

Albanese was asked what role the borough will play in all of this?….

If anyone is interested in volunteering to help make this possible, visit The Historic Fallston Bridge Commission Facebook page or call New Brighton borough at (724) 846-1870.

If you would like to watch the entire interview as it streamed on Facebook Live click the play button below.