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Committee hears plan to replace Elwood pedestrian bridge and add stormwater and streambank repairs

Infrastructure Committee · March 24, 2026
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Summary

The Infrastructure Committee received a multi-part update on replacing the Elwood pedestrian bridge, building a stormwater sediment-capture facility, and repairing a failing streambank; staff said grants (MCO/MONCO 2040, DCNR C2P2) are in process and construction could start in early spring 2027 if permits and funding align.

At the March 24 meeting the committee received a detailed update on the Elmwood Avenue project, which combines a pedestrian-bridge replacement with stormwater improvements and streambank stabilization intended to connect into El Grove Park.

Public works staff said utilities work and conduit relocations along Elwood Avenue are ongoing and will continue over the next several months, with some temporary night work and pole work to…

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