Plans to replace the long-closed Cascade Bridge in Burlington are moving forward, backed by $8 million in grant funding.
City officials and engineers held the first of three public input meetings Monday at the Burlington Public Library, where about 50 residents got a look at early design concepts for the project.
The Hawk Eye reports engineers outlined a proposed bridge design featuring a 30-foot roadway, a four-foot sidewalk on the west side, and a 12-foot shared-use trail on the east side.
The public also reviewed three possible intersection designs at the south end of the bridge, where it connects to Main Street near Dankwardt Drive. Options include two variations of a tee intersection and a single-lane roundabout.
City Engineer Jesse Howe said the project must also address the historic significance of the current bridge, which was built in 1896 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places along with Crapo Park. Proposed plans include preserving parts of the existing structure, such as displaying bridge abutments within the park, and producing a documentary on the bridge’s history.
