City of Lansing Updates May 13, 2021
Below is an update of the active River Trail construction projects. All locations below are closed to trail users at this time.
The bridge west of Pennsylvania Ave. under construction in Lansing.
Bridge between Moores Park and Eckert Power Station
The last section of bridge is currently being blasted and painted. Timber decking to follow. This bridge remains closed
Bridge west of Pennsylvania Avenue and Potter Park
The contractor has replaced railing and approximately 70 percent of the timber decking. Structural steel is being welded in place. Decking and structural steel elements are expected to continue next week.
Bridge over Pennsylavania Avenue at Potter Park
The contractor will begin work on bridge on Wednesday, May 19th. This phase of the project requires lane closures and road closures. A press release detailing the closures and detour will be released.
Bridge over Red Cedar River between Crego Park and I-496
The contractor has submitted a schedule that completes installation of the bridge at the end of November 2021. Paving of the approaches is anticipated early Spring. We are reviewing the schedule to make sure it meets all permitting requirements.
Eastside Connector - east west pathway north of Shiawassee between Pennsylvania Avenue and Marshall Avenue
The contractor has made significant progress since the last posting and expects to pave portions of the path Wednesday May 19th. Below are pictures of recent concrete path and sidewalk connections installed:
Widened Sidewalk on the south side of Saginaw between Marshall and Clemens
Bear Lake Pathway
Contractor is currently working on the south side of Tammany Hills Apartments constructing the connection between the pathway and Staten Avenue (picture below).
The contractor is also working at Wabash leveling the grade.
Bear Lake Pathway extension on Staten Ave.
As a reminder, construction projects and their locations can be found on the city’s website at: https://www.lansingmi.gov/2051/Construction-Map
