HomeMy WebLinkAbout092716_Press Release - Riverview BridgeFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 27, 2016
City of Renton Contacts:
Preeti Shridhar, Deputy Public Affairs Administrator, 425-430-6569
Leslie Betlach, Parks Planning and Natural Resources Director, 425-430-6600
City of Renton officially dedicates Riverview Bridge
135-foot structure spans Cedar River and connects Riverview Park and surrounding natural
habitat
Renton, WA – City of Renton Mayor Denis Law officially dedicated the Riverview Bridge in a
ribbon cutting ceremony on September 23.
“This bridge connects more than the park and natural area,” he said. “It’s an example of the
city, county and state working together to provide access to high quality recreation
opportunities. It preserves our natural areas for enjoyment by both current and future
generations.”
The mayor was joined at the ceremony by city, county and state officials, along with
representatives from the Washington State Department of Commerce, the Muckleshoot Indian
Tribe and environmental groups.
The new Riverview Bridge is 135-foot feet long, spans the Cedar River and connects the park
and surrounding natural habitat. The construction was completed in two phases to account for
environmental issues. The former bridge was removed in 2014 and the new aluminium bridge
fabricated and installed in 2016. The bridge opened to the public on April 22, 2016.
Funds from the State and King County paid for nearly all of the $1.34 million project, which
included demolition of an existing 20-year wooden bridge, improvements to the surrounding
habitat and installation of interpretive signage. The state budget provided $1.1 million and
$150,000 was from a King County voter-approved parks levy (2007 King County Proposition 2).
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The City of Renton, Washington, with a population of 101,300 (2016), is located on the
southeast shore of Lake Washington, just south of Seattle. Renton's strong economic base,
diverse marketplace and favorable business climate have attracted the attention of nationally
recognized companies that are providing employees and their families an outstanding quality of
life. Renton is the home of Boeing, PACCAR, IKEA, the Seattle Seahawks and the eternal resting
place of Jimi Hendrix. More information can be found at rentonwa.gov.