Morris Field Drive Bridge Replacement

Announcement

May 22, 2026 - This project is entering the bid phase, during which the city procures the services of a contractor to build the project. By state law, the contract is awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. Construction is expected to begin in the fourth quarter of 2026.

Project typeBridges
Project budget$12.7 million (includes all costs associated with the project such as planning and design, acquiring the right-of-way, utility relocation, consultant fees, construction, signalization, permits and landscaping)
Project phaseBid

A cross-section of the roadway with a 7-foot-wide sidewalk, 2-foot-wide shoulder, 5-foot wide bike lane and 14-foot-wide travel lane on each side

Consultant rendering of the bridge that was presented at the public meeting on Oct. 24, 2018

Project Overview

This project will replace a bridge on Morris Field Drive that spans the Norfolk Southern railroad tracks. The bridge, which has reached the end of its functional life, will be replaced with a structure that will handle cars as well as pedestrians. The design includes bike lanes, sidewalks and wider lanes.

Project Goals

To construct a bridge that accommodates multiple modes of transportation
To provide bike lanes and sidewalks while continuing the level of service provided along the rest of the roadway
To provide wider lanes or buffers to allow more separation between motorists and nonmotorists/pedestrians

Public Involvement

The following public meetings were held during the planning phase to share plans and get resident feedback. Please refer to the "project documents" are of this page for information shared at the meetings.

Oct. 24, 2018 at CMPD West Service Center
March 6, 2018 at CMPD West Service Center

Project Contact

Laurel Ureña, PE
Project Manager
Charlotte Department of Transportation
980-850-9353
laurel.urena@charlottenc.gov