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| The "Solar Arch" is one of several concepts designed by T.Y. Lin International |
The new I Street bridge that will connect Sacramento Rail
Yards with Sacramento is currently working on the first phase with the
architect from T.Y. Lin International whom designed the eastern half of the Bay
Bridge. The projected cost of the bridge was originally about $70 million, but
this cost nearly doubled after a consultation with the Sacramento Coast Guard.
The coast guard requires a gap of 272 feet for barges to pass through when the
bridge lifts up. This gap is 100 feet wider than the current bridge, but this
modification has doubled the projected cost.
The federal government is paying for 88 percent of the
bridge costs. Additionally, the city is seeking two grants: a $22 million grant
from the U.S. Department of Transportation and a $7 million grant from the
Sacramento Area Council of Governments. This will still leave an estimated $3
to 4 million for the city to pay.
The city hopes to begin construction in 2020 and have the
bridge completed by 2023.
Sacramento would really benefit from a new iconic bridge! Obviously, this is very prelimary but something close to this would be awesome!
ReplyDeleteWhy would they require an additional 100 feet? The current I Street Bridge will remain in place for the foreseeable future, so any additional width wouldn't even seem to be usable. I really hope this doesn't delay the project too much.
ReplyDeleteLooks great. Wonder how long it will take to approve, and develop?!
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