Construction expected to begin in 2028 or 2029The first steps are underway in the yearslong process to replace Iowa City’s Burlington Street Bridges, which are crossed by nearly 19,000 vehicles a day and connect the west side of the city to downtown and the University of Iowa.
The project is estimated to cost $30 million, and construction likely would begin in 2028 or 2029. It is unclear how long work may last.
The bridges were identified in a 2021 report as being in “poor” condition and “structurally deficient.” An inspection revealed concrete cracks and spalling, and exposed steel reinforcement.
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Part of the project will include a traffic analysis to determine how many travel lanes the bridge should have. Bike lanes and pedestrian access also will be evaluated as part of the traffic analysis.