8th Avenue Bridge Replacement
Summary
The 88-year-old, structurally deficient bridge gets a $123 million replacement with floodwalls, over half paid by federal and state grants. Expect a full closure for roughly 3.5 years starting spring 2027, with detours on Third Street, L Street and Seventh and Eighth Streets.
At a glance
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $30 million comes from city general obligation bonds; the rest is grant and flood-control-dedicated funding.
Commuters, emergency services needing a second river crossing during floods, pedestrians and cyclists getting a 14-foot shared path.
Downtown drivers and businesses face a 3.5-year detour period; Sumner Park and Parking Lot 44 become staging areas.
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