Draft Design
Arlington County has finalized the design and location for the bridge replacement project at Lubber Run Park. As you may know, two bridges were destroyed in the 2019 flash flood. With funding to replace one bridge, we will site it at the previous location of the southernmost bridge that was lost.
Through our community engagement and engineers’ analysis, we have found that this location will provide a significant, positive impact on park users and supports the community’s interest in accessing the Lubber Run from the newly renovated Edison Park. The southwest portion of Lubber Run Park will now have a connection to the east side. Even better, this location helps to reduce impact on the natural surrounds and will not require modifications to FEMA flood mapping.
One tree, with exposed roots on the bank, will need to be removed. It already has a very low chance of survival due to its current condition. We will plant healthy trees in the same general areas, which will better support our tree canopy in the long term.
Here’s an illustration of the location and what the new bridge and will look like.
