Burlington Secures $6M for Cascade Bridge Replacement

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The City of Burlington has secured $6 million in Community Project Funding through Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks to help replace the aging Cascade Bridge, a key infrastructure project that has been in the works for over a decade. The total estimated cost of the bridge replacement is $10.5 million.

Why it matters

The Cascade Bridge has been closed to vehicle traffic for over 10 years and to pedestrians for several years, creating a major inconvenience for residents and businesses in the area. The new funding is a significant step forward in completing this long-anticipated infrastructure upgrade.

The details

The Cascade Bridge replacement project is currently estimated to cost $10.5 million. The $6 million in Community Project Funding secured through Rep. Miller-Meeks' office is a major boost that will help move the project forward. Burlington Mayor Jon D. Billups said the investment is a "game-changer" for the city.

• The Cascade Bridge has been closed to vehicle traffic for over a decade.
• The bridge has been closed to pedestrian traffic for several years.
• The Cascade Bridge replacement project is in the city's five-year road plan.

What’s next

With the $6 million in new funding secured, the City of Burlington can now move forward with finalizing the design and construction plans for the Cascade Bridge replacement project.