6th Street Bridge and Roadway Improvements

Project Summary 

• The project encompasses Sixth Street from the Big Sioux River to Weber Avenue.
• The project will reconstruct the bridge, update underground utilities, feature new streetscaping, and construct rail crossing elements for future whistle reduction zone.

Project Update 5/2/2024  

• Construction continues to move east, where BNSF crews have begun replacing the 6^th Street rail crossing and are preparing for upgraded railroad signals. 

BNSF Rail Crossing Construction

Construction of bridge elements is wrapping up. Work under the bridge near the greenway trail is underway with paving of the trail and aesthetic elements. Construction of the sidewalk, streetscape elements and water main installation continues to the east on 6^th Street.

Bridge Barrier and Large Pier Streetscape

Paving of River Greenway Recreation Trail

Commuter Route Information: 

• Access to LSS and Cherapa II is now on 6^th Street via Phillips Ave over the new bridge.
• 6th Street is closed to through traffic and pedestrians from Phillips Ave to Weber Ave.
• Access to the Harvester Building and Raven will be maintained via 6th Street from Phillips Ave.
• The River Greenway Recreation Trail, along the east bank of the Big Sioux River, will remain closed from Eighth Street to the Falls Park entrance on Weber Avenue. The detour follows a route west of the Big Sioux River through downtown and along Phillips Avenue into Falls Park.

River Greenway Trail Detour  

Plan View of Bridge and Roadway

2023

1. Street Closure; Removals
2. Bridge Construction
3. Surfacing/Paving
4. Street Lights, Sidewalk, Streetscape
5. Site Restoration