Officials in Lake Havasu City will hold an open house Jan. 29 to introduce the public to considerations for a new bridge to connect to the Island.
The City’s feasibility study will look at the need, costs and impact of “Freedom Bridge,” which is intended to deal with the needs of increased development and transportation demands. Residents will have an opportunity to provide feedback.
The bridge has a projected cost of $35.5M, though there are no official designs or final cost estimates in place yet. State Rep. Leo Biasiucci championed the project in last year’s Arizona budget, and an extra $200K has been provided for a study to look at demographics and create detailed 3D modeling. Biasiucci has said he thinks the $35.5M cost should be enough to deliver the project if it goes forward.
The money must be used within five years or it will revert back into the General Fund.
The meeting will run from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Aquatic Center. (Source)
