Updated: September 3, 2026

Project Update
Work on the Otis Street Bridge and Merriam Street Bridge will begin on Monday, August 24, 2026. Work under each bridge will occur for approximately two weeks, with parking restricted over the bridge.

Beginning Monday, September 14, the Otis Street Bridge will require a full closure for approximately two weeks for work on the bridge deck. Detours will be in place.  

What is this project going to accomplish?
The city performs biannual inspections of public bridges that span over 20 feet to assess overall condition and track maintenance issues. This information is stored in the National Bridge Inventory (NBI) database compiled by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). There are many aging bridges citywide that develop wear and tear over the years from normal daily use and natural elements. Performing maintenance on these bridges helps to preserve the structural soundness and safety and extend the service life for public use.

Repairs to bridge structures include the deck, posts, rails, abutments, girders, soffits, beams, and sidewalks depending on the maintenance needs of each bridge. There are nine bridges included in this effort:

 

• Myra Road
• 2nd Avenue
• Main Street
• Colville Street
• Otis Street
• Merriam Street
• Clinton Street
• Wilbur Avenue
• Tausick Way (aka Three Mile Road)

Project Schedule
• Design – Completed Spring 2025
• Construction – Summer/Fall  2026

How will this project be funded?
The total project cost is estimated at $2.04 million. It is funded by a federal Local Bridge Program grant in the amount of $2,005,600. The remaining cost will be covered with Real Estate & Excise Tax (REET) funds.