July 2026 Update

The city applied for a Bridge and Railroad (BRO) Grant to help fund the rehabilitation of the Union Avenue Bridge. While the application was not selected for funding during this grant cycle, the project remains a priority.

To keep the project moving forward, city staff is working with the design consultant to divide the project into two phases.

Phase 1: Replace the deteriorating bridge deck using local funding. This work will address the bridge's most immediate maintenance needs and provide a smoother driving surface.

Phase 2: Widen and rehabilitate the bridge, including planned pedestrian and trail improvements, when grant funding becomes available.

City staff anticipates receiving the revised phased design plans in late summer 2026. Additional project updates and anticipated construction timelines will be shared as the project advances.