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Pedestrian Bridge Improvement Project

Bridge Structures 17, 19, 102 and 103

Updated: Aug 28, 2024

Project Overview

The project aims to enhance multiple pedestrian bridges across the Capital Area Greenway. Specifically, improvements will be made to two pedestrian bridges along the Marsh Creek Trail in Brentwood Park by replacing their timber decking with Fiber-Reinforced Plastic (FRP) material. Additionally, a pedestrian bridge located at mile marker 2 on the west side of Shelley Lake along the Mine Creek Trail will have its timber decking replaced with a concrete deck.

Project Details

 
Type:
Greenways and Trails
Budget:
$426,000; Funding provided from Raleigh Parks Capital Improvement Program
Contractors:
Alpha & Omega Group – Design Consultant

Contact

 

David P. Bender
Capital Projects Manager
david.bender@raleighnc.gov 

Lead Department:
Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources

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Planning

Design

The design team has initiated the design phase of the project and is working towards completing the project design in Summer 2024.

Once the design team finalizes the 100% design construction plans and secures approval for the final construction plans and permits, the project will proceed to a public bidding phase for construction.

Construction

Complete

Project Schedule

Date Activity
Summer 2024 Complete design and permitting
Fall 2024 Advertise for construction
Spring 2025 Estimated start of construction. Please note when we have a more specific date, this will be updated.
Fall 2025 Estimated construction completion. Please note when we have a more specific date, this will be updated.

History

The Capital Area Greenway System was first adopted by City Council in 1976. This plan proposed a system of linear parks located primarily along rivers, streams, and creeks, and included the opportunity for an interconnected system of pedestrian trails across the region.

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