South Clark-Bell Street Demolition

Bridge demolition over 18th Street South started June 10

Demolition of the Clark Street structure over 18th Street South started Monday, June 10. This will be the final bridge demolition for the project.

There will be a series of eastbound and westbound closures on 18th Street between South Eads and South Bell Streets during this work. Northbound South Bell Street between 18th and 15th Streets also will be closed.

Here is the current schedule of 18th Street closures (subject to change):

Tuesday through Friday, June 18 to June 21: Eastbound 18th Street closed (south side of street)

Alternate routes

One direction of travel on 18th Street will be open at all times during the demolition. Drivers are encouraged to use 15th and 20th Streets South as alternate routes.

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During each eastbound and westbound closure on 18th Street, the sidewalk and bike lane on that side of the street will be closed.

What to expect during this work

Hours for the demolition work are Monday through Friday, 8 am to 6 pm.
Heavy equipment and jackhammering will be used to remove the concrete and steel bridge structure in sections. There will be a lot of noise near the work site. No explosives will be used.
Residents should expect more truck traffic in the area, as debris is hauled away.

Location

Status

Construction

The demolition project started in January 2018. Completion is scheduled for summer 2019.

About the Project

The elevated portions of South Clark-Bell Street will be demolished north of 18th Street South. South of 18th Street, new open space will be created in the existing roadway right-of-way, and new sidewalks, landscaping and lighting along US Route 1 will be provided.

The project will also establish new building pad development sites for redevelopment of Crystal City, with the necessary infrastructure to transform the east side of the US Route 1 corridor in Crystal City.

At its Sept. 16, 2017, meeting, the County Board approved a $6.6 million contract with Neuber Environmental Services, Inc., to remove the elevated South Clark Street roadway.

The contractor permanently closed the roadway on Feb. 5, 2018. This closed the southbound elevated Clark Street structure between 12th and 20th Streets South, including two ramps and two bridge structures.