New Ward Trail pedestrian bridge to be delivered soon

The bridge is scheduled for delivery sometimes during the week of Monday, June 15.

By Liz Ramos
| 4:33 p.m. May 29, 2026

Emmett Thon, a Windermere Elementary School fourth-grader, and his mom, Leah Thon, ride their bikes over the pedestrian bridge every day. They can’t wait for the Ward Trail to be complete as it will provide a safer way to get to school.

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The new Ward Trail pedestrian bridge is on its way.

The town of Windermere said the bridge is scheduled for delivery sometime during the week of Monday, June 15, weather and transportation conditions permitting.

"This delivery is an exciting milestone in the Ward Trail improvement project and a visible sign of progress toward the installation of a new bridge," the town posted.

Residents might see the oversized load traveling through the area.

Additional project updates will be provided as they become available.

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Liz Ramos

Managing Editor Liz Ramos previously covered education and community for the East County Observer. Before moving to Florida, Liz was an education reporter for the Lynchburg News & Advance in Virginia for two years after graduating from the Missouri School of Journalism.