RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The design for the new $38 million Arthur Ashe Boulevard bridge replacement project in Richmond can now head to the Planning Commission for review after being approved by the Urban Design Committee on Thursday.
On Thursday, Sept. 11, the city’s Urban Design Committee approved the final design proposal for the existing Arthur Ashe Boulevard bridge — a structure located between Norfolk Street and Boulevard West, spanning CSX tracks.
The project, estimated to be $38 million, which will make its way toward the Planning Commission for review, aims to replace the aging bridge due to its “structural [deficiency],” the Urban Design Committee said.
According to the staff report, the bridge was originally built in 1889 and last rehabilitated in 1985. The new design aims to replace the bridge while enhancing accessibility for pedestrians, bicyclists and vehicles. The plan also supports advanced multimodal transportation networks, upgrades safety features and provides better access to local businesses and attractions…