More importantly, the second bridge pier has experienced significant deterioration and has been repaired repeatedly. It is not longer cost effective to continue to repair the bridge. Yes, with almost all transportation improvements there are tradeoffs that must be balanced. All access to Riverpointe Blvd, Cincinnatti Street and other private driveways will remain open. The project is being designed now and construction is anticipated to start in the summer of 2001.
Negotiations are currently under way with the concerned parties.
However, minimal impacts to structures or business activities are expected. The project is estimated to cost between 12 and 16 million dollars. 80 percent of the funding is Federal and the remaining 20 percent is State.