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Home My WebLink AboutWS4 - Burlington Street Bridge UpdateCONSULTANT PRESENTATION TO FOLLOW: By: Michael Kurek, Project Manager, HDR Engineering 1 r I WS4 '"r' LA CITY OF IOWA CITY 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240- 1 826 (319) 356-5000 (319) 356-5009 FAX www.icgov.org BURLINGTON STREET BRIDGE BUILDING BETTER CONNECTIONS City Council Update Meeting November 3, 2025 BURLINGTON STREET BRIDGE BUILDING BETTER CONNECTIONS AGENDA Project Background and Overview Needs/Wants Stakeholder Engagement Summary Advancing Concept Alternatives Selected Alternatives Next Steps BURLINGTON STREET BRIDGE BUILDING SETTER CONNECTIONS Ah PRO ECT BACKGROUND BURLINGTON STREET BRIDGE le BUILDING BETTER CONNECTIONS ip JW Y Id J1 MTtY 61 W LY JM .4 jo w J4 Sk AM ds 0 W v ja 7 1 YT City/University of Iowa/Iowa DOT shared pedestrian bridge P City -owned bridge (built in 1915) (built in 1969) Iowa DOT owned bridge University of Iowa -owned Burlington St Dam -AP (built in 1906) 71 IS 0 Alf Z. 14-OPIP, SCOPE OF THE STUDY i En X ' + BURLINGTON ST f STATE HIGHWAY I ! GRAND AVE AND RIVERSIDE DRY STATE HIGHWAY 6 INTERSECTION r ' " n D EXISTING CIRCULAR PEDESTRIAN RAMP $r PEDESTRIAN OVERPASS GRAND Qy EXISTMr, BRIDGE - IDOT OWNED Ali b� „7 . — � : +: art•. _ BURLINGTON ST I STATE HIGHWAY I". y � � EXISTING BRIDGE - CITY OF IOWA CITY �WNI=U •-� IL w k • �_ EXISTING DA- STRUCTIkRE - UNIVERSITY OF iOWA OWNED 1 > a •M . .fir r `� Y L . 1F M Ir y 1 r fM1 i r 4• � t � O f ti- � i wr :-wnr � i cl r M t = _ MELROSE AVE r � .. 1 - h ti3 �RraiL7 A V4 rY)N�,TONL — , si�.# x i f COORIDOR • ; s � r =.6 F. _\PROJECT NEEDS AND WANTS A D 0 BURLINGTON STREET BRIDGE BUILDING BETTER CONNECTIONS DETERMINED NEEDS *(Council Strategic Area) o 0 � O�O o Lo-0 Bike & Pedestrian: create lower stress,ADA- compliant and dedicated space to walk and bile (Mobility) Roadway & Intersections: design safer roads and intersections that function for all modes (Mobility, Safety &Well -Being) Transit: create and enable safe, reliable, and convenient transit service and stops / BMW--- (Mobility) BURLINGTON STREET BRIDGE BUILDING SETTER CONNECTIONS DETERMINED NEEDS Emergency Response: prioritize emergency vehicle access to the medical center during and after construction (Safety & Well -Being) 1 O L III - III III n III Campus Considerations: develop a sense of place that is safe and attractive (Safety & Well -Being) Access During Construction: minimize construction impacts and disruption to traffic, adjacent businesses, properties (Economy) *(Council Strategic Area) M1 Burlington Street Dam: safety (Economy, Safety & Well -Being) BURLINGTON STREET BRIDGE BUILDING SETTER CONNECTIONS DETERMINEDWANTS *(Council Strategic Area) Ownership transfers of the Burlington Street Bridge, pedestrian infrastructure, and Grand Avenue, and use of specific maintenance equipment Signal pre-emption for emergency response Campus considerations and area considerations for gamedays Existing bridge should remain accessible/in service during construction as much as possible Addition of recreation for the Burlington Street Dam (Economy) BURLINGTON STREET BRIDGE BUILDING SETTER CONNECTIONS PROJECT CONSTRAINTS *(Council Strategic Area) Costs Financial) Closed or staged construction and Constructability(Economy) Environmental impacts Utility impacts (Economy) Property Owner/Business impacts (Economy) BURLINGTON STREET BRIDGE BUILDING SETTER CONNECTIONS STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT D 0 BURLINGTON STREET BRIDGE BUILDING BETTER CONNECTIONS STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Decision making committee City of Iowa City, Iowa Department of Transportation, University of Iowa, Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson County Stakeholder Working Group (SWG) Representatives that rely on Burlington Street Bridge for critical functions Stakeholder I:I meetings Held with those directly impacted by project improvements Public engagement Iowa City community Updates to governing bodies and elected officials Referenced previous planning documents BURLINGTON STREET BRIDGE BUILDING SETTER CONNECTIONS SURVEY SUMMARY Virtual Survey# 1 1282 Responses 45-54 yi Virtual Survey #2 552 Responses 25-34 years old 14% 55 years old or above 14% 552 responses: ■ 9% of respondents were current students ■ 39% used the corridor as a motorist 1 27% as a pedestrian 1 15% as a bicyclist 1 19% as transit rider I years old Under 18 years old Wer not to answer 2% 18-4 years old 9% L L'a-CTY 3/CAI.I UId 12% PUBLIC SURVEY OVERVIEW Function Aesthetics Use of Features Preferences Construction Phasing Open Write In 552 responses: ■ 9% of respondents were current students ■ 39% used the corridor as a motorist 1 27% as a pedestrian 1 15% as a bicyclist 1 19% as transit rider =T: "1 �.. -,ia D ADVANCEMENT OF ALTERNATIVES l0000p� BURLINGTON STREET BRIDGE BUILDING BETTER CONNECTIONS '01 Okwil DIVE I M►\Ii Project team worked with the TAC to discuss benefits and drawbacks of each alternative with Needs and Wants screening criteria Refine Alternatives and receive Input from the SWG,TAC, and community Repeat West Campus Alternatives KEY AREAS Q I Burlington St Bridge*' c ! �Mll y. Alternatives it Roadway &Crossing Alternatives J Burlington Street Burlington St Dam Alternatives BURLINGTON STREET BRIDGE BURLINGTON STREET BRIDGE BUILDING BETTER CONNECTIONS KEY AREAS' Melrose Ave 19 'rand Avenue Irk. AL- 11m Burlington St Bridge F I zA Burlington Street xv ti 11 BURLINGTON STREET BRIDGE Cost economical (Constraint) Contextual for the area kCampus Considerations) Allows bridge to be staged if needed for pedestrians, vehicles, utilities (Access During Construction, Transit, Emergency Response, Constraint) - Improves bike and pedestrian comfort and connectivity (Bike & Ped) Enhances river recovery / Maintains vi ewscape (Campus Considerations) 20 #1 Traditional Beam Bridge BURLINGTON STREET BRIDGE BUILDING SETTER CONNECTIONS 2-Span or 3-Span Aesthetic Treatments *10 &*11 Ph Pedestrian Widths (South and North Side) I� 1 A 07 j-��.Jq pl q- f` 4 , All Bikeway Widths & Protection Median Separation between EB & WBTraffic BURLINGTON ST DAM ALTERNATIVES BURLINGTON STREET BRIDGE BUILDING BETTER CONNECTIONS KEY AREAS . a wpo� U. Grand Avenue AL - Melrose Ave Ap- MOW 1rfldN. aW 'FA,01b, 0. 11 1 � ':;Ek 6'n Burlington Street I I Burlington a& St Dam Alternatives N, , BURLINGTON ST DAM Cost economical k,..UlistrainL, ■ Increases dam safety (Dam Safety) Maintains pool elevation and does not negatively impact. City water supply/function of the alluvial wells Iowa rowing team University power plant or water plant river Intakes Preserves potentially eligible historic district onStla00 eae r and 500- year floodplain (c Allows access to river's edge 'Bike & Ped, Dam Safety) Allows for a grade separated trail while improving Hydraulics building operations (Bike & Ped, 24 #2a Modify - Safety Modify - Safety + Passage + Recreation BURLINGTON STREET BRIDGE BUILDING SETTER CONNECTIONS ALTERNATIVE ADVANCED Dam Hazard Mitigation Fish & Boater Bypass 25 UDtional Kecreation reature _WL a i AWL— Performance Surf Wave Multi -User Recreation CONTINUING AUTHORITIES PROGRAM CAP Authority Federal Cost Limit Feasibility (Study) Cost Share Design & Construction Cost Share Sponsor Responsibilities Total Project Cost: ,, Detail M Section 206 —Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration $15 million (total per project) 50% federal / 50% sponsor 65% federal / 35% sponsor Cost share, LERRDs, long-term O&M —$23.5 million cost shared First $100k funded by USACE and takes approximately 18 months to determine, with an indication after about 9 months- I year Requires Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration to be the primary point of the project 26 BURLINGTON STREET BRIDGE BUILDING SETTER CONNECTIONS `: ,'M ROADWAY AN D CROSSING ALTERNATIVES BURLINGTON STREET BRIDGE BUILDING BETTER CONNECTIONS T 0 r7d pq_ Nil. tp KEY AREAS TVIA, OEM Grand 61. Melrose Ave Roadway &Crossing Alternative;q m.��-� L 'FAO01b, . �,, ':;Ek � �n Burlington Street mt ROADWAYAND CROSSING Increases pedestrian and bicycle comfort and safety (Bike & Ped) Increases ability for river recovery (Dam Safety) Allows more roadway space for improved intersection capacity (Koaaway 6c Intersection, I ransit, triz)) Least impactful to Hydraulics building operation and picnic area k,,.ampus t.onsiaeraLions, Hccess curing ,-on5LruCL1on, Constraints) Allows access to river's edge (Bike & Ped, Dam Safety) Improves transit reliability k i ransiL) Roadway and Crossing Alternatives #2 Grade Separated — Under w/ At -Grade, Along Riverside BURLINGTON STREET BRIDGE 29 BUILDING SETTER CONNECTIONS 30 Underpass with At -Grade Crossing - 3wNt r � I Riverside - Dr St Riverside Dr ,o V0� lll\ r St Iowa River Riverside Dr �Uc�`rgto r St R i v e r s id e Dr 5�c�`r0 r St Iowa ivci WEST CAMPUS Aeo: 0 BURLINGTON STREET BRIDGE BUILDING BETTER CONNECTIONS West Campus °t� Alternatives Grand Avenue u J jMlIllllllllMlllW Burlington Street r KEY AREAS L � • r r*fc =mkwrwL . I L ! T I: 4 WEST CAMPUS ■ Two -Way Byington and removal of the Byington/Melrose intersection to awn hn�+ r prioritize EMS and traffic flow ' ktmergency response, Roadway & Intersecuon, t5me & rea, i ransiL, 1—ampus Considerations) ■ Increases bicycle and pedestrian comfort (Bike & Ped) ■ Provides a centralized transit hub and dedicated sense of place (Transit, Emergency Response, Bike & Pe( impus Considerations) ■ Promotes more intuitive wayfinding k F\UdU VVdj IX IIILCI JZt_LIUI I, Bike & Ped, I f dnsit, Cai I Ipua L.VI IJIUC1 dLIUI IJ, LI I ICI 6C„Ly Response) ■ Increased Safety by reducing pedestrian/vehicle conflict points 34 #4A Ped Plaza —West Bus Hub #4113 Ped Plaza — East Bus Hub /w Grade Separation BURLINGTON STREET BRIDGE BUILDING SETTER CONNECTIONS WEST CAMPUS ALTERNATIVES WEST BUS HUB Y� 35 091, Bus Grand Ave �----------- ---- Stop�- .� Bus � Stop i v A Melrose Ave i� O i Mm. Oro ------------------ - -------- --- _ ---- ------------_ GRADE SEPARATED EAST BUS HUB 4 =T: "1 �.. -,ia D SELECTED ALTERNATIVES 0 BURLINGTON STREET BRIDGE BUILDING BETTER CONNECTIONS ALTERNATIVES ADVANCED Roadway and Crossing Alternatives Burlington StreetAlternatives#1 At-Grnrla Ainng R #2 Grade Separated — Under w/ At -Grade, Along Riverside #2a Modify - Safety #3 Grade Separated - Over, Along Riverside #2b Modify - Safety + Passage + Recreation #4 Grade Separated - Over, Around fa jai l l 1XICH IUVW Burlington St Bridge Alternatives West Campus Alternatives #1 Traditional Beam Bridge #1A Two -Way GrandAven,__ #1 B Two -Way Grand Ave —Transit Only Lane #2 Traditic,,dl Bridges w/ Separate Multi -Modal Bridge #2 One -Way Grand Ave (WB) #3 Signature Bridge #3 One -Way Grand Av,- (FR) #4 Signature Bridge w/ Separate Multi -Modal Bridge #4A Ped Plaza —West Bus Hub #5 Separate Ped Bridge North #4B Ped Plaza — East Bus Hub /w Grade Separation 37 r �. u oNEXT STEPS All D BURLINGTON STREET BRIDGE BUILDING SETTER CONNECTIONS NEXT STEPS Planning Stud • December 9, 2026 1 Refined Preferred Concept with Renderings • April 2026 1 Antp. Environmental Clearance Next Phase: • Winter 2025 —Spring 2027 1 Preliminary Design • Spring 2027 —Fall 2028 1 Final Design • Fall 2028 1 Project Letting/Bid Project • Spring 2029 1 Construction Start * Date to be coordinated with IaDOT Hwy-6 Bridge Replacement Project contact Justin Harland Iowa City PublicWorks jharland@iowa-city.org 319-356-5154 Project Email: Burl ingtonStreetBridge _iowa- cit .or Thank you! BURLINGTON STREET BRIDGE BUILDING SETTER CONNECTIONS PRESENTATION CONCLUDED I r I CITY OF IOWA CITY 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240- 1 826 (319) 356-5000 (319) 356-5009 FAX www.icgov.org