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Downtown Loop fully funded and at 90% design; right‑of‑way remains key hurdle
Summary
Project team told the Richland council the Downtown Loop has federal funding and NEPA approval, is at 90% design, and is negotiating roughly 30–31 property easements (three fee acquisitions). Bidding is targeted for September 2026 and construction could begin in 2026 pending acquisitions.
City staff gave a construction and communications update on the Downtown Loop at the Oct. 28 workshop, saying the project is funded and nearing final design but delayed by right‑of‑way negotiations.
Carlo, who presented the construction update, said the project has received all federal funding and completed a NEPA review in June. ‘‘From a funding standpoint, we are a fully funded project ready from a funding standpoint to go to construction,’’ he said.
Project design is at a 90% milestone, Carlo said, but the final plans (100% plans/specs/estimates) depend on ongoing right‑of‑way acquisitions. The team has completed appraisals and drafted purchase and sale agreements;…
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