Provo staff: bridge nearing completion, several sidewalk and signal projects slated this summer

Engineering staff provided brief capital project updates late in the June 11 meeting, reporting that work on a bridge approach is complete enough for asphalt placement and that landscaping will follow, putting the bridge on track to reopen to traffic by July 3.

A public works representative summarized the schedule: asphalt is scheduled to be placed the coming week, followed by finishing work on the deck and parapets. The pedestrian/bike trail under the crossing will remain closed for additional curing and painting; staff estimated roughly one month of additional trail work after the road reopens.

Staff also gave short status reports on several other capital improvement projects: a state‑street trail (10‑foot multiuse) between 300 South and 900 South with an October 15 target; a 5‑foot sidewalk project on 850 East completing in mid‑July; a new three‑way signal at 700 East/800 North expected by the end of July; and a completed 900 East/900 South sidewalk project. The Franklin neighborhood CDBG project added about 33 ADA ramps and is complete; the Foothills CDBG project is in early stages and expected to last two to three weeks.

On the University Avenue bridge replacement, staff said UDOT required the contractor to keep half of the access open and that boring is proceeding with tight railroad coordination (survey checks multiple times daily and work halts if tolerances are exceeded). Staff also reported recent final approvals to proceed with a trail and fencing project adjacent to the railroad and said they will coordinate material relocation with the railroad.

The committee closed the meeting after the updates; staff noted there will be no T‑MAC meeting in July and that the next meeting in August will focus on a presentation by a graduate student invited by Greg.