(Omaha/Council Bluffs)  – Officials with the Omaha Parks and Recreation Department say the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge linking Council Bluffs and Omaha, will close on Monday, October 9th, for a 5-year maintenance inspection operation. The bridge is expected to be closed at least through Wednesday, October 18th. Parks & Recreation says the inspection is essential for the safety of the public.

Bob Kerrey Pedestrian bridge; Photo credit: Omaha Convention & Visitors Bureau