Laurel Street / Waterman Boulevard Bridge Reconstruction

The Laurel Street/Waterman Boulevard Bridge over MetroLink is a critical connection for the Skinker-DeBaliviere neighborhood that serves vehicles, pedestrians, and bicyclists. The 0.1 miles of reconstruction is found on the Laurel Street / Waterman Boulevard Bridge.

The current bridge was built in 1936 and currently holds a deficient bridge rating. Physical divisions such as the MetroLink tracks result in a fragmented neighborhood. The limited entrances and exits to/from the neighborhood provide poor connectivity. Additionally, one-way streets, dead ends, and alleys inhibit cut through traffic but result in poor traffic circulation, causing speeding and traffic flow concerns. The closure of the Laurel/Waterman Bridge would result in the reduction of accessibility between the east and west sides of the neighborhood. Waterman Boulevard is the neighborhood’s Metro bus route, is in close to proximity to Metrolink stations, and is designated as a “Calm Street” or future bicycle boulevard. This project will secure a safe connection for pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists. The new structure will be designed for a minimum 75-year service life. This reconstruction project will allow neighborhood connectivity that will benefit the entire community.

Project Objectives

Bridge Reconstruction
 •    Paved shoulder and sidewalk replacement 

Bicycle and Pedestrian Upgrades
 •    Replacement of 5-foot-wide sidewalks on both sides of bridge 
 •    Curb ramp construction and reconstruction
 •    Construction of new crossing at Laurel Street
 •    Addition of decorative light poles and luminaries 

Project Map

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Ward

Ward 10

Neighborhood

Skinker DeBaliviere

Documents

• Map of the Laurel Street / Waterman Boulevard Bridge Reconstruction Project

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