Alternatives
The Better Northbridge project consists of a 14’ to 16’ wide bike/pedestrian bridge and a new shared-use path connecting the proposed bridge to Azalea Drive. All the alternatives connect to the existing shared-use path at Northbridge Park and follow the downstream side of the Northbridge.
Alternative 1:
This alternative provides pedestrians and cyclists with two routes. One crosses under the Northbridge, passes over the marsh, and connects to Harvey Street and connects into the bike lane along Azalea Drive. The second route passes over the marsh and connects to Speissegger Drive, follows Baker Hospital Boulevard, under I-26, and connects into Azalea Drive.
Alternative 2:
This alternative crosses under the Northbridge, passes over the marsh adjacent to the Northbridge, then crosses the I-26 ramps four times at-grade (at the same level of the road) as it continues North and connects into Azalea Drive at the intersection with Cosgrove Avenue.
Alternative 3:
This alternative passes over the marsh, directly adjacent to the Northbridge. It then crosses the I-26 ramps utilizing a combination of bridges, ramps, and elevators. The alignment continues North and connects into Azalea Drive at the intersection with Cosgrove Avenue.