The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDoT) has started construction of the new multi-modal bridge over Christina River at Wilmington Riverfront in the US.  

This multi-modal bridge project is expected to ease traffic congestion in the region, and boost economic opportunities. 

The $28m project contract was awarded to Richard E Pierson Construction of Woodstown, New Jersey.

This project expected to be complete by 2019.

The 470ft multi-modal bridge over the Christina River will feature two travel lanes and shoulders, as well as a 14ft wide bicycle/pedestrian path.

The bicycle/pedestrian path will be linked to the Riverfront walkway, as well as other similar routes in the area.

Delaware Governor John Carney said: "The construction of the Christina River Bridge will help continue the redevelopment of the Wilmington Riverfront. 

"This is the kind of smart, infrastructure investment that will create jobs, and lead to real economic growth in our largest city.

"This is the kind of smart, infrastructure investment that will create jobs, and lead to real economic growth in our largest city."

“The Christina River Bridge will improve access to the attractions that already call the area home and encourage additional development on the south side of the river. Thank you to members of the General Assembly for supporting this investment."

The project will extend from the area close to Frawley Stadium across the Christina River to its east bank in the vicinity of Market Street/Walnut Street split of Business US 13. 

Delaware Department of Transportation Secretary Jennifer Cohan said: "Governor Carney and DelDoT are committed to ensuring Wilmington has state-of-the-art infrastructure, and partnering with the city on projects such as the new Christina River Bridge will help us accomplish that goal." 

The government will award a separate contract for the roadway approaches to the bridge, which will begin this year and complete by 2020.

 


Image: Construction of a new multi-modal bridge over the Christina River at the Wilmington Riverfront begins. Photo: courtesy of the State of Delaware.