Bastrop City Council to consider $552K in Old Iron Bridge changes

City documents state that latex-modified concrete was included in the issued-for-bid plan set because it is commonly used on area bridge decks, but staff said it does not provide adequate slip resistance for a pedestrian bridge and is not considered aesthetically appropriate for a future park setting.

Change Order No. 2 would add a stairway connecting the bridge at street level to the riverwalk below for a not-to-exceed cost of $334,617.88. The stairway is intended to improve pedestrian access and connectivity between the Main Street District and the June Hill Pape Riverwalk trail, according to agenda documents.

What’s next?

Both change orders would be paid for through the project contingency. If approved, the project contingency would total $1.42 million, according to city documents.

City Council will consider the items at its April 14 meeting at Bastrop City Hall, 1311 Chestnut St., Bastrop, at 6:30 p.m.