Pedestrian Bridge over Northwest Expressway
A pedestrian bridge is to built over NW Expressway near Wilshire Blvd.
This is a very busy section of town with (frankly) poor walkability.
There are some bike and walking trails in the surrounding area -- with more coming.
But connecting them was difficult without a path across NW Expressway.
Anyone can tell you: crossing NW Expressway on bicycle or foot is a scary (and dangerous) undertaking.
The new bridge will connect those various trails together.
It will also provide access to the future Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) route that is coming in a couple of years.
This will be an extremely welcome addition to the area.
Location:
A few months back, the city released a few images showing some design submissions for the bridge.
https://www.okctalk.com/showthread.php?t=45403
It was just learned a few days ago that the entry entitled "The Expressway" has been chosen.
ADG has released some renderings for the new bridge.
https://www.okctalk.com/content.php?...estrian-bridge
The bridge will be 130' long.
Ramps will be provided for access to the disabled (and cyclists) in addition to the steps.
Assuming the design is approved by the City Council (almost a guarantee), the construction will start in the fall.