New Bridge Connecting Laughlin, Bullhead City Named Silver Copper Crossing

The new bridge connecting Laughlin to Bullhead City officially has a name.

On Tuesday, Clark County commissioners approved plans to name it Silver Copper Crossing.

The bridge is scheduled to open to the public on Friday, June 7.

Festivities are scheduled to start at 9 a.m.

Public safety vehicles along with classic cars and Corvettes from local car clubs will be on display. Pinkbox Doughnuts will have free donuts and coffee while Kona Ice will provide free snow cones, while supplies last.

Country musician Tyler Halsey will also perform.

The official ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for 10. a.m. with remarks from Commissioner Michael Naft and Bullhead City Mayor Steve D’Amico.

According to a press release, as the ribbon is cut, fire department boats in the river will spray their water cannons.