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January 24, 2025

The Multimillion Dollar Connector

Blythe Construction Inc. hired to build the pedestrian bridge connecting South End to Uptown.

The Rail Trail Pedestrian Bridge project was approved by the Charlotte City Council on January 13. After years of “on and offs”, the $16.3 million contract was approved and Blythe Construction will be the team to build it.

This bridge will run parallel to the Lynx Blue Line Light-rail bridge between Carson Street and Brooklyn Village light-rail stations. Once complete, it will span 280 feet across Interstate 277.

One of the bridge’s attractive features will be it’s 16-foot-wide bike and walking path that will connect existing Rail Trail paths from the neighborhoods mentioned above.

Construction is expected to begin mid-year with a possible bridge open date of late 2027.

About Blythe Construction Inc.

Blythe Construction is the southeastern United States’ leading heavy construction firm. The company has served its communities by building state-of-the-art roads, bridges, railways, and commercial centers for over 100 years. Every decision we make is driven by our mission for excellence in the construction industry. We are committed to delivering professionally executed projects on time, on budget, and engineered to provide maximum value to our clients. To learn more, visit www.blytheconstruction.com