Plans are now fully underway for the construction of a bike and pedestrian bridge that will cross a riverbed in south Phoenix.
The city has received support to the tune of $25 million as part of a Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity federal grant.
The bridge will be aligned with the mostly residential 3rd Street and is a part of a long-desired plan to create a non-vehicle path between the south part of the city and downtown Phoenix.
According to a press release issued by the City of Phoenix, the new structure will “provide residents with increased recreational and exercise options with its proximity to the trails within the Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area.”
The project will see the construction of a 12- to 18-foot-wide walking and biking crossway, with concrete sidewalks, gutters, and street lighting. Curb ramps in the project will be built for Americans with Disabilities Act compliance.
Full scale planning for the project is expected to be underway this fall.
By Garry Boulard
