Spartanburg approves West Main Street trail project; low bid accepted, construction to take ~180 days

The Spartanburg City Council voted to accept the low responsive bid and authorized the city manager to execute a contract for the West Main Street trail project, a multi-part improvement that will install protected bike lanes and multi-use trails on both sides of West Main Street.

Public Works Director Jay Squire told council that the city received multiple bids and identified the lowest responsive bidder; staff recommended awarding the contract to that firm and proceeding. Squire described the project’s safety and access elements: protected bike lanes separated from traffic, multi-use trails, additional crosswalks at intersections, and design accommodations (a mountable apron) to allow larger vehicles with long wheelbases to navigate constrained turns. He also warned that periodic detours will be required so crews can safely demolish and construct segments of the corridor, but staff said business access would be preserved.

Squire said staff has notified business owners along the corridor in person to explain the schedule and mitigate impacts. The project timeline presented to council was 180 calendar days, weather permitting, and staff said they will attempt to coordinate the work around the opening of local events to limit disruption.

Council moved to accept the bid and authorize the city manager to enter a contract. The motion carried by voice vote. City staff stated the low responsive bid was identified and recommended for award; the project funding and procurement documents will be maintained in the city’s contract records.