The “Purple People Bridge” connects Newport, Kentucky with Cincinnati, Ohio. It links the South with the North. Crossing the mighty Ohio river, it only tolerates folks. No cars allowed.
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The “love” locks have made it here too.
Perfect shadows.
Looking South.
Criss cross.
Purple, blue & green.
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Yay for a bridge just for people.
Indeed. 🙂
Awesome! I would love to know the history of this bridge. Why such an elaborate bridge? It must be a fascinating story.
It used to be a railroad bridge. Go here http://purplepeoplebridge.com for more info.
It was built in 1872.
Wow! Thank you so much for the history and link. How fun is that?!?!
I love walking on the Purple People Bridge, but have never noticed locks. Guess I need to get down there again. It’s been a while.
It’s new. It’s happening all over the world. Paris is having a big problem with it damaging some of their bridges.
Love that Bridge, recently took a trip to the Aquarium and walked across. Always fun watching my son look over into the water and him thinking that river is so big. That area and that bridge especially holds a heavy place in my heart.
It’s a nice walk and a nice idea.
That’s fascinating. Are bikes allowed?
Yes. The main part allows bikes. One of the sides is for pedestrians only.
Pedestrian bridges are rare and must be enjoyed.
Just curious to know if Cincinnati is also trying to get rid of the ‘love locks’ tradition that Paris tries (unsuccessfully) to do on the Pont des Arts.
I hears a story about that the other day on NPR. Sounds horrible. I don’t know if they are trying to get rid of them. It doesn’t seem like there are enough to cause a problem right now.
The city of Paris would like to get rid of this tradition that started in the late 90s, early 2000s.
Most Parisians hate that a lock could represent love. For them love is the opposite of being attached forcibly by a lock.
Most tourists don’t know that this is a fairly new thing. I heard that when they find about it, they don’t want to add another lock.
It looks like the locks don’t really damage the bridge.
Personally I think it is late to change habits and that the locks are here to stay.
Your bridge is lovely up there.
Love the love locks x
Beautiful colours in these photos. I really dislike these ‘love locks’ as they spoil the beauty of the bridge ~ maybe I’m just getting old! What do others think?
Love that 4th image down.
Great , nice bridge
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love that bridge