Nearly a decade after its initial discussion, the Mount Prospect pedestrian bridge connecting Meadows Park and Melas Park is closer to becoming a reality.
According to the Daily Herald, the Illinois Department of Transportation anticipates opening construction bids on April 24. Once the bids are awarded, the construction is expected to be completed by next year.
The trail extension will let you cross the Union Pacific tracks without a car
The bridge will span Northwest Highway and the Union Pacific Railroad tracks.
Last week, the village board authorized Mayor Paul Hoefert to sign both a deed granting the village an easement from Union Pacific and a pedestrian bridge agreement with the railroad…