Project Area
Improvements
This project will replace the bridge and improve the roadway approaches on McBean Park Drive. The roadway and bridge currently flood during severe storms. This project will increase flood protection and limit impacts to nearby properties by:
- Raising the roadway profile
- Increasing the length of the bridge
- Include adherence to the Central Valley Flood Protection Board requirements
The new bridge will also be widened to accommodate future traffic needs. The existing two-lane bridge will be replaced with a three-lane bridge. This will include:
- Wide shoulders to serve as Neighborhood Electric Vehicles (NEV) and bicycle lanes
- A parallel Class I pathway connected to the bridge for golf carts
- Sidewalks for pedestrians.
The bridge's appearance will also be enhanced to provide an attractive entrance to downtown Lincoln.
Design
The City hosted an information community open house for this project on June 21, 2016. A brief presentation outlined the preliminary design, funding, schedule, and construction impacts. The community voted for their favorite aesthetic design concept and the Local Heritage Concept was selected.
Time Frame
Construction is scheduled to begin in 2025 with estimated completion in 2027.
FAQ
Why does the Bridge need to be replaced? |
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The Bridge needs replacing to reduce flooding potential and overtopping of the Bridge. The roadway currently overtops in a 10-year flood event and the bridge overtops in a 25-year event. Replacing this bridge will reduce the potential for flooding of adjacent private properties. |
Will the Bridge be larger when completed? |
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The existing bridge is approximately 150 feet long and two lanes wide. The new bridge will be approximately 210 feet long and three lanes wide. The larger bridge allows more water to flow under the bridge without overtopping. It will also accommodate increased traffic flow into downtown. The bridge will also have access for NEV's, golf carts, pedestrians and bicycles. |
Will the Bridge/road close during construction? How will this affect traffic? |
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The project team is developing a phased construction approach that will seek to keep one lane of traffic open in each direction during construction. |
How is this project funded? |
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Funding for the project is a combination of:
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