LAKE LURE, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Town of Lake Lure announced that a historic bridge will be taken down after suffering severe damage during Helene.

Officials said the Lake Lure Flowering Bridge suffered significant structural impacts.

Two independent engineering firms gave thorough assessments and determined the bridge is beyond repair and cannot be restored, according to officials.

The project to remove the bridge will begin on Aug. 18 and will likely take several weeks.

Officials expressed thanks to the Lake Lure Flowering Bridge volunteers for their dedication and commitment to beautifying the Bridge.

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