Mid-September Third Avenue Bridge Pictures by Doug Verdier

Submitted by Doug Verdier

Lots of changes can be seen during a quick walk around around the riverfront beneath the Third Avenue Bridge. Barriers and equipment have been removed from some areas, and grassy areas that were used to stage equipment have had fresh soil emplaced and hydro seeded to refresh the green spaces. Following are some images showing the progress noted just this past week.

This waterway beneath the bridge next to the walking path was formerly filled with crushed rock to enable heavy equipment access to the underside of the bridge as well as inside. The waterway beyond the bridge pier once had much debris floating in it. That was also removed during the cleanup.

The area in this photo was used for equipment and material staging during construction. That and the fencing that once surrounded the area has been removed and the grassy area restored with hydro-seeding.

The partially completed concrete retaining wall can be seen from the iron bridge passing over the woonerf above First Street S. The West end of the Third Avenue Bridge with the reinstalled railings can be seen above the work below.

New light fixtures are being installed on both sides of the bridge. 

Another view of the new light fixtures along the barrier protecting pedestrians from the bridge roadway.

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Editor's Note: As of today, the project page states, "Let’s celebrate the reopening of the Third Ave. Bridge this October. More details coming soon." So, the end is in sight!