Fallen tree closes Red River Gorge suspension bridge

STANTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – A fallen tree has shut down a suspension bridge in Red River Gorge, according to the U.S. Forest Service.

The Daniel Boone National Forest facebook page shared these photos of the damage.

Photo Courtesy: U.S. Forest Service/Chris Fitzgerald & Charlie Rowe

According to the post, the tree has been chainsawed off the the bridge, but the bridge is still unsafe to cross.  Repair will require re-clamping of large, wire cables that were pulled loose when the tree fell.

Photo Courtesy: U.S. Forest Service/Chris Fitzgerald & Charlie Rowe

The bridge will remain closed until repairs are made.