The existing narrow Vincent Drive Bridge

Project Description: Due to potential cost-savings based on their proximity to each other, the Vincent Drive Bridge Replacement and Vincent Drive Extension PPRTA projects are being combined into one design and construction process.

The Vincent Drive Bridge is over 80 years old and considered functionally obsolete as defined by the federal system for evaluating bridges. Though currently safe for public travel, the bridge is one of five City bridges receiving frequent inspections, every six months rather than two years, because it is not in good condition and needs to be monitored for changes. The project will replace the historic Vincent Drive Bridge at Cottonwood Creek with a new bridge (some options may include ways to preserve the original structure as a pedestrian bridge).

The Vincent Drive Extension has been a part of the City?s long-term transportation plan for more than 35 years. This is a traffic flow project that will extend Vincent Drive to Nevada Avenue. The COSMIX work on I-25 was built to accommodate the extension and completed rough grading for the project. This connection will provide better access from Dublin to I-25 via the new Rockrimmon/Nevada Interchange.

Project Schedule: Public meetings on the project design were held in 2009 amd 2010.  The construction schedule is determined by the design process and PPRTA sales tax revenues.  Therefore, the project will be constructed in two phases.  Construction for Phase 1 is planned for fall 2010 with completion within 1 year and extends the roadway south of Dublin to the new North Nevada Avenue intersection.  Phase 2 is planned for 2012 and extends Vincent Drive north of Dublin over Cottonwood Creek.revenues.

Public Meetings

Project Phone: 719-385-5408

Project Managers: Bill Vaupel, City PPRTA 719-385-5416; Clyde Pikkaraine, City PPRTA 719-385-5464; Robin Kidder, City Engineering 719-385-5058