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Walton Ferry/Old Shackle Island project awarded; construction to begin Feb. 3, 2025, staff says
Summary
Staff told the Capital Projects Committee the Walton Ferry/Old Shackle Island improvement contract was awarded, a preconstruction meeting has been held and construction will begin Feb. 3, 2025; the project will include sidewalks, bike lanes, a center turn lane and traffic realignment and is expected to take roughly three years.
The Capital Projects Committee heard a construction update for the Walton Ferry/Old Shackle Island corridor: the project has been awarded, a preconstruction conference has been held and staff said the contractor plans to begin construction on Feb. 3, 2025.
Sarah Locke, director of public works, said work will begin on the north side of the project area and proceed south; the scope shown to the committee includes retaining two travel lanes with a center turn lane, added sidewalks and bike lanes and realignment of an offset intersection. Locke briefed the committee on construction impacts and a roughly three‑year timeline and urged residents to use alternate routes while construction is active.
The city and contractor plan a public outreach program. Casey, the project communications lead, said the contractor will publish weekly updates, host a public “come and go” information session (the contractor has scheduled a Jan. 22 information meeting), and maintain an FAQ and website for construction details and lane closure notices.
Locke described typical construction impacts — lane shifts and shoulder closures, uneven surfaces and delays — and said the contractor will maintain traffic to the extent possible. Committee members asked about alignment details and whether affected businesses are within the construction footprint; staff confirmed the project limit shows several existing driveways and that access management will be part of final design where feasible.
The committee did not take a formal vote on the construction update. Staff listed outreach steps and said they will continue to coordinate with the contractor and publish regular public notices.
