Gilbert Street bridge project seeks bidders

Gilbert Street bridge ranked one of worst in Iowa, according to recent findings by the American Road and Transportation Association

By: Annie Smith Barkalow|September 12, 2023

A car drives past a pedestrian on the Gilbert Street bridge.

Iowa City is seeking bids for removing and replacing the Gilbert Street bridge. CREDIT ANNIE BARKALOW

Iowa City is currently seeking bidders for the Gilbert Street bridge reconstruction, a project with an estimated start date of March 2024.

The bridge, which crosses Ralston creek, was built in 1972 and is in need of replacement. Consultants hired by Iowa City found that the best solution was to replace the bridge altogether, due to the nature of the wear-and-tear.

“It doesn’t meet…

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Gilbert Street bridge project seeks bidders

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