SR 50 Colonial Pedestrian Overpass

The City of Orlando, Fla., wanted to implement a pedestrian bridge over the heavily traveled SR 50 and the Central Florida Rail Corridor (CFRC) to improve the commuting experience and provide a safer route for pedestrians, bicyclist, and more. This bridge now connects Gertrude’s Walk via the LYNX Central Station to the North Quarter and the nearby Orlando Urban Trail.

DRMP provided CEI services for this $9.3 million design-build FDOT LAP project. The project involved the construction of a 296-foot-long multi-use steel truss pedestrian bridge with ramp bridges and trail sections over SR 50 and the CFRC railroad tracks. This project also involved ongoing coordination with multiple agencies, including utilities/OUC, Central Florida Expressway Authority (CFX), CFRC, SunRail, FDOT, SGL Constructors, and nearby residential facilities. Heavy coordination was also required due to three adjacent construction projects, including the I-4 Ultimate project, the SR 50 Widening project, and a CFRC signal relocation project. The project included the construction of multiple MSE walls, utility relocation, installation of CCTV cameras, aesthetic underdeck and pylon lighting. DRMP staff provided all administration responsibilities, including field inspection, material sampling and testing and Federal aid contract compliance. DRMP’s team worked closely with the City of Orlando’s project manager to clear obstacles and ensure the contractor was not unnecessarily delayed. Conducting pre-work meetings, making proactive decisions in consideration of the contractor’s schedule, and taking upcoming operations into consideration were paramount to the project’s operational success.

DRMP’s CEI expertise throughout this complex project aided in the successful completion of this new pedestrian bridge, which has enhanced the traveling experience for commuters on foot, bike, scooter, and more as they navigate the heavily traveled area of downtown Orlando.