Canal walk (cap trail conn) PH II

This $408,083 Formula Grant from the Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration (CFDA 20.205 - Highway Planning and Construction) supports the second phase of the Canal Walk project in Richmond, Virginia. The project scope involves modifying and improving an existing bridge over the Kanawha Canal to create a straight, accessible ramp for the Canal Walk. Key activities include eliminating steps, retaining walls, and landscaping to provide an ADA-compliant connection. A sub-award of an unspecified amount was provided to the City of Richmond to support this infrastructure improvement project. The grant award has a performance period starting on July 19, 2024.

Project description

Richmond; route 360; from 1701 dock ST; to 1201 E. Byrd ST; the project scope will utilize the existing bridge (value engineering) over the kanawha canal by modifying and/or improving the primary deficient conditions and eliminating the switchback by extending the main ramp run. This will be accomplished by further eliminating the steps, retaining wall, and landscaping at the foot of the first ramp run. These modifications will provide a straight, accessible ramp to the canal walk.