The South Barton Pedestrian Bridge in Ann Arbor will be replaced with a new bridge.
The 30-year-old bridge connecting the southern portion of the Barton Nature Area has reached the end of its useful life.
Hillary Hanzel is a project manager for Ann Arbor Parks and Recreation. She says the bridge’s steel support structure has deteriorated to the point of needing replacement. She says the city is considering switching from a wooden bridge to concrete.
“There’s opportunities to improve it, such as widening the bridge to meet current trail standards, as well as improving the comfort of being on the bridge.”
Hanzel says state grants are being looked into to help the city budget the estimated $5 million bridge replacement.
An online public meeting discussing the project timeline is being held tonight at 7 PM.
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