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Winner Creek Trail Suspension Bridge

Sector: Bridge • Location: Girdwood, Alaska, United States

Source: Anchorage Daily News

Project
Planned

A suspension bridge and an adjacent interpretive center will replace Girdwood’s popular Winner Creek Trail hand tram, which was closed indefinitely in 2019 after two accidents, including a fatal fall. The project aims to restore the loop trail system in Girdwood and provide a safer crossing over Glacier Creek. Construction is expected to begin in summer 2026, funded by grants, local donors, and Gi

Status
Prospective
Sector
Bridge, Cable car, Automotive
Location
Girdwood, Alaska, United States of America
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
Anchorage Daily News

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The project “Winner Creek Trail Suspension Bridge” is an infrastructure initiative in the Bridge sector, located in Girdwood, Alaska, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Anchorage Daily News.

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planned

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2026-07-22

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A suspension bridge and an adjacent interpretive center will replace Girdwood’s popular Winner Creek Trail hand tram, which was closed indefinitely in 2019 after two accidents, including a fatal fall. The project aims to restore the loop trail system in Girdwood and provide a safer crossing over Glacier Creek. Construction is expected to begin in summer 2026, funded by grants, local donors, and Girdwood Parks and Recreation savings.

Original sector

Outdoors/Adventure

Budget

Location

Country

United States of America (USA)

State

Alaska

City

Girdwood

Source

Source

Anchorage Daily News

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Sector

Bridge, Cable car, Automotive

Article published date

2025-11-08

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