{"id":175546,"date":"2026-03-02T22:09:09","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T22:09:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/175546\/"},"modified":"2026-03-02T22:09:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T22:09:09","slug":"wizarding-world-bridge-closed-lost-continent-bridge-construction-almost-done-at-universal-islands-of-adventure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/175546\/","title":{"rendered":"Wizarding World Bridge Closed, Lost Continent Bridge Construction Almost Done at Universal Islands of Adventure"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Construction is almost done on the bridge between The Lost Continent and Seuss Landing in Universal Islands of Adventure. The bridge between The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and Jurassic Park, meanwhile, is closed.<\/p>\n<p>Lost Continent Bridge<a data-fslightbox=\"1\" data-type=\"image\" aria-label=\"Open fullscreen lightbox with current image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/uor-ioa-bridge-work-4480.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" alt=\"This bridge received new flooring and refurbished railings last year. The pavement has been covered with wood plank theming and lanterns were installed on the sides.\" class=\"wp-image-1386649 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/uor-ioa-bridge-work-4480.jpg\" data-eio-rwidth=\"2560\" data-eio-rheight=\"1920\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/uor-ioa-bridge-work-4480.jpg\" alt=\"This bridge received new flooring and refurbished railings last year. The pavement has been covered with wood plank theming and lanterns were installed on the sides.\" class=\"wp-image-1386649\" data-eio=\"l\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This bridge received <a href=\"https:\/\/wdwnt.com\/2025\/11\/lost-continent-bridge-paved-construction-walls-return-poseidons-fury\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" aria-describedby=\"external-link-warning\">new flooring<\/a> and refurbished railings last year. The pavement has been covered with wood plank theming, and <a href=\"https:\/\/wdwnt.com\/2026\/01\/the-lost-continent-bridge-lanterns-water-drained-poseidons-fury\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" aria-describedby=\"external-link-warning\">lanterns were installed<\/a> on the sides.<\/p>\n<p><a data-fslightbox=\"1\" data-type=\"image\" aria-label=\"Open fullscreen lightbox with current image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/uor-ioa-bridge-work-4481.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" data-id=\"1386653\" alt=\"The only signs of construction remaining are some black scrim at one corner and scaffolding on the other side. It looks like crews have started taking apart the scaffolding, though.\" class=\"wp-image-1386653 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/uor-ioa-bridge-work-4481.jpg\" data-eio-rwidth=\"2560\" data-eio-rheight=\"1920\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" data-id=\"1386653\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/uor-ioa-bridge-work-4481.jpg\" alt=\"The only signs of construction remaining are some black scrim at one corner and scaffolding on the other side. It looks like crews have started taking apart the scaffolding, though.\" class=\"wp-image-1386653\" data-eio=\"l\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a data-fslightbox=\"1\" data-type=\"image\" aria-label=\"Open fullscreen lightbox with current image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/uor-ioa-bridge-work-4482.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" data-id=\"1386650\" alt=\"The only signs of construction remaining are some black scrim at one corner and scaffolding on the other side. It looks like crews have started taking apart the scaffolding, though.\" class=\"wp-image-1386650 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/uor-ioa-bridge-work-4482.jpg\" data-eio-rwidth=\"2560\" data-eio-rheight=\"1920\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" data-id=\"1386650\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/uor-ioa-bridge-work-4482.jpg\" alt=\"The only signs of construction remaining are some black scrim at one corner and scaffolding on the other side. It looks like crews have started taking apart the scaffolding, though.\" class=\"wp-image-1386650\" data-eio=\"l\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The only signs of construction remaining are some black scrim at one corner and scaffolding on the other side. It looks like crews have started taking apart the scaffolding, though.<\/p>\n<p>Wizarding World of Harry Potter Bridge<a data-fslightbox=\"1\" data-type=\"image\" aria-label=\"Open fullscreen lightbox with current image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/uor-ioa-bridge-work-4507.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" alt=\"The bridge between The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and Jurassic Park is now completely covered by scaffolding and scrim. There are dams in the lake to keep the water levels around the bridge low.\" class=\"wp-image-1386651 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/uor-ioa-bridge-work-4507.jpg\" data-eio-rwidth=\"2560\" data-eio-rheight=\"1920\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/uor-ioa-bridge-work-4507.jpg\" alt=\"The bridge between The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and Jurassic Park is now completely covered by scaffolding and scrim. There are dams in the lake to keep the water levels around the bridge low.\" class=\"wp-image-1386651\" data-eio=\"l\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The bridge between The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and Jurassic Park is now completely covered by scaffolding and scrim. There are dams in the lake to keep the water levels around the bridge low.<\/p>\n<p><a data-fslightbox=\"1\" data-type=\"image\" aria-label=\"Open fullscreen lightbox with current image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/uor-ioa-bridge-work-4504.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" data-id=\"1386648\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1386648 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/uor-ioa-bridge-work-4504.jpg\" data-eio-rwidth=\"2560\" data-eio-rheight=\"1920\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" data-id=\"1386648\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/uor-ioa-bridge-work-4504.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1386648\" data-eio=\"l\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a data-fslightbox=\"1\" data-type=\"image\" aria-label=\"Open fullscreen lightbox with current image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/uor-ioa-bridge-work-4514.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" data-id=\"1386652\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1386652 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/uor-ioa-bridge-work-4514.jpg\" data-eio-rwidth=\"2560\" data-eio-rheight=\"1920\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" data-id=\"1386652\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/uor-ioa-bridge-work-4514.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1386652\" data-eio=\"l\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The bridge is blocked by construction walls on both sides. The bridge is not only the main walkway between the two lands, but it\u2019s also a popular Hogwarts photo spot. The nearest bridge to travel from Jurassic Park to the Wizarding World runs from VelociCoaster to The Lost Continent.<\/p>\n<p>How do you feel about all this bridge construction? Let us know on social media.<\/p>\n<p>For more Universal Studios news from around the world, follow Universal Parks News Today on <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/UniNewsToday\" target=\"_blank\" aria-describedby=\"external-link-warning\">Twitter<\/a>, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/UniversalParksNewsToday\" target=\"_blank\" aria-describedby=\"external-link-warning\">Facebook<\/a>, and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/uninewstoday\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-describedby=\"external-link-warning\">Instagram<\/a>. 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