INTRODUCTION
- Michael Baker International Team – Top 5 Bridge Consulting Firm
- Tony Cabrera, PE – Project Manager
- Russell Moore, PE – Senior Roadway Design Engineer Lead
- Tom Ritz, PE - Bridge Engineer Lead
- Kevin Kugler, AICP – Transportation Planner/Public Engagement Lead
- Zsalina Allen - Project Planner
- Supporting Team Members
- Kevin Murphy, PE, NV5
- Kittelson & Associates
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
- Lake Havasu City has entered into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the State of Arizona (ADOT) to accept the state-appropriated funding of $35,500,000 for the study, design and construction of an emergency evacuation route second bridge.
- This Feasibility Study is the first step in this process, as required by SB 1722.
- Lake Havasu City has also entered into Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) with the Arizona State Parks Board (1997 & 2019) to exchange properties for the improvement of Lake Havasu State Park and reserve right-or-way across Parks property for a future roadway approach and second bridge.
- Lake Havasu City has also entered into an agreement (2007) with the Arizona State Land Department to obtain right-of-way for the improvement of a roadway and utilities across ASLD lands on the island.
SECOND BRIDGE FEASIBILITY STUDY PURPOSE
To meet the legislative requirements of SB 1722 (55th Legislature) by conducting a feasibility study to analyze and recommend preliminary design options and cost estimates for a second bridge and roadway approaches in advance of the design and construction of these improvements, as authorized and funded by the Arizona Legislature.
SECOND BRIDGE FEASIBILITY STUDY CONSIDERATIONS
- Enhance Public Safety including identification of an emergency evacuation route
- Improve Traffic Operations/Reduce Congestion at Peak Periods
- Develop, analyze and report on roadway and bridge alternative concepts, including:
- Bridge Structure Type/Architecture
- Roadway Approach Concepts/Alternatives
- Bridgewater Channel Impacts
- Public/Stakeholder Input
- Environmental Overview (high level)
- Utility Conflicts
- Minimize Impacts to Adjacent Property Owners
- Multimodal Operations/Infrastructure
STUDY AREA COMPONENTS
- US 95 Connection
- Palo Verde Blvd.
- Willow Wash
- Paseo del Sol Ave.
- Roadway Approach
- Transition area; existing roadways to new roadway alignment
- Bridge Crossing + Island Roadway
- Bridgewater Channel bridge crossing
- New island roadway alignment and connection to McCulloch Blvd.
SECOND BRIDGE FEASIBILITY STUDY PROCESS
SECOND BRIDGE FEASIBILITY STUDY: NEXT STEPS
- Traffic Analysis
- Roadway and Utility Analysis
- Preparation of the Conceptual Alternatives