Construction update

JULY 14

The new traffic patterns that will begin on July 15 for the Bluffton Road Bridge reconstruction will require traffic to be reduced to one lane of traffic at a time and will likely cause significant delays. It is highly recommended that the public seek an alternate route while this traffic pattern is in operation through October.

  • Only one direction of travel will be allowed on the bridge at one time.
  • Red lights at signals will be significantly longer than a standard signalized intersection to provide time for traffic to clear the construction zone.
  • A new signal head will be installed for eastbound Bluffton Road 600 feet in front of the bridge to allow westbound traffic to clear the construction zone.
  • Expect significant delays to cross the Bluffton Road Bridge, and at the intersection of Bluffton Road and Broadway, due to the new traffic pattern.

We ask for your patience during this phase of construction.

Project Description

The Bluffton Road bridge project consists of the superstructure replacement due to a load limit rating of 12 tons. The project consists of concrete support beam replacement and a new bridge deck with wide separated paths for pedestrians and bicyclists on both North and South sides of the bridge. The project also includes new decorative lighting, overlook nodes, and an improved intersection of Broadway and Bluffton. This is a federally funded project.

Bluffton Road Bridge Project - Final Plan Rendering

Bluffton Rd Bridge
1. New Superstructure (new support beams)

 9. Eight Overlook Areas
2. New Pier Caps

10. Barrier between vehicles and pedestrians on bridge

3. New Concrete Deck

11. Ornamental lighting on the barrier wall

4. New pedestrian see-through railing

12. Improved & ADA compliant crosswalks

5. Improved bridge ends

13. Scour protection in the river (new rip-rap)

6. Better bridge drainage

14. New trail under the bridge with lighting

7. Improved intersection of Broadway & Bluffton

15. Improved landscaping areas

8. New Trails over bridge (widened from 5’ to over 8’)

16. Trail/sidewalk roundabout at the SW corner of bridge

Before Construction

Bluffton Rd Bridge
Bluffton Rd Bridge

  • PAY ATTENTION

    AVOID DISTRACTIONS!

    Be aware of all signage and reduced speeds. Avoid distractions such as cell phones, eating/drinking, and radio.

  • BARRICADES

    DO NOT MOVE BARRICADES!

    The contractor will move them once pavement passes testing and can withstand vehicle weights.

  • WORKER SAFETY

    BE PREPARED TO STOP!

    Slow down and give workers extra room. Drive cautiously through the jobsite especially If workers are on site.