Funding for the new South Park Bridge

Oct. 15, 2010 update!

King County Executive Dow Constantine congratulates Senator Patty Murray for her leadership to help secure the $34 million TIGER II grant that completes financing for new South Park Bridge.

King County's TIGER II Grant

On Aug. 20, 2010, King County submitted a grant application for federal funds from the second round of Transportation Infrastructure Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grant funding known as TIGER II. The County requested $36.2 million. King County's TIGER II application focused on the national impacts of freight delay from closure of South Park and detours onto the heavily travelled 1st Avenue South Bridge. On Oct. 15, 2010, the TIGER II awards were announced, and King County learned it would receive $34 million in TIGER II grant funding. These federal dollars complete King County's efforts to secure funding for construction of a new South Park Bridge. A replacement for the 81-year old South Park Bridge has been a top priority for King County Executive Dow Constantine. Executive Constantine forged key partnerships, met with state and congressional leaders and traveled to Washington D.C. to emphasize the importance of a new bridge. Those efforts have resulted in firm pledges of funding totaling $100 million. The new bridge will take two to two-and-a-half years to be built and is expected to open to traffic in 2013.

South Park Bridge TIGER II Grant Application (9MB .pdf)

Our funding partners

King County would like to thank the State of Washington, City of Seattle, Port of Seattle, Puget Sound Regional Council, Transportation Improvement Board, Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board, City of Tukwila, and Boeing for pledging $100 million dollars in funding and right-of-way for the new South Park Bridge - see the funding commitment letters.

Thanks to everyone who supported our application for funding!

Thank you to everyone who wrote a letter in support of our application for funding for a new bridge - view a list of our supporters.

The New South Park Bridge Coalition

"Bridging Our Communities and Economy"

The New South Park Bridge Coalition was formed by King County Executive Dow Constantine to galvanize broad community-based support for the new South Park Bridge, maintain awareness of the need for funding, and discuss funding options and partnerships. The coalition was instrumental in securing regional support for the project and was a valuable resource for the County's TIGER II Grant application.

Purpose of the New South Park Bridge Coalition:
To galvanize broad community-based support, maintain urgency for funding, and discuss funding options and partnerships for the new South Park Bridge

The New South Park Bridge Coalition is being convened by Co-Chairs Dagmar Cronn from the South Park Neighborhood Association and Larry Brown from the Aerospace Machinists District Lodge 751, along with King County Executive Dow Constantine. The Coalition will act quickly to build support around the new South Park Bridge project, and King County’s planned application for the next round of federal stimulus funds, known as TIGER II, later this summer. The group will discuss other possible funding options, including partnerships with the state, cities, and other organizations. This broad support for the South Park Bridge will help in efforts to successfully secure funding for this important project.

Co-Chairs:
Dagmar Cronn, President, South Park Neighborhood Association
Larry Brown, Aerospace Machinists District 751

INVITED ORGANIZATIONS:

Community representatives:

• South Park Neighborhood Association
• South Park Business Association
• Georgetown Community Council
• Georgetown Merchants Association
• SEA MAR Community Health Center
• Southwest District Council
• Delridge District Council
• Greater Duwamish District Council
• White Center Community Development Association
• Environmental Coalition of South Seattle
• South Park Bridge Committee
• South Park Information Center

Business representatives:

• Boeing
• Delta Marine
• MIC
• Independent Metals
• Duwamish TMA
• SODO Business Association

Agency representatives:

• KCDOT
• WSDOT
• SDOT
• Port of Seattle
• City of Burien
• City of Tukwila
• Seattle Department of Neighborhoods
• King County Airport
• Public Health

Other stakeholders:

• Aerospace Machinists District 751
• Building Trades
• Maritime Trades
• King County Labor Council
• Cascade Bike Club
• Transportation Choices Coalition
• Concord Elementary School
• South Seattle Community College
• South Park Information Center
• People for Puget Sound

Information on the South Park Bridge website is available to people with disabilities in alternate formats upon request by calling 206-263-6482 or 711 for the TTY relay service.

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