Demolition of historic Syracuse pedestrian bridge on hold amid calls to save it
Leila Ahmed
Leila Ahmed
Reporter · Syracuse, NY
A graduate of the University at Buffalo, Leila has spent five years in journalism, previously working at a community-focused news outlet in Rochester, NY. She specializes in uncovering the diverse voices and cultural richness of Syracuse’s neighborhoods, bringing their stories to light.
More from Leila →Reporter · Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 12:00 PM · 1 min read
Syracuse, N.Y. — A hulking black truss bridge that carries pedestrians over Onondaga Creek in the city’s Franklin Square neighborhood has been closed for more than a year because it’s no longer safe.