Joint Advisory Group

The Community and Equity Advisory Groups (Joint Advisory Group) met together twice in Q3 2025. The joint group convened in July to kick off a conversation on architectural elements — including design themes and motifs — that could be incorporated within the final design of a replacement Interstate Bridge. The first of two workshops primarily centered on ensuring a replacement bridge is safe, effective and comfortable for all users, as well as visually appealing. The dialogue continued into August with a second meeting, where the joint group explored potential designs for shared-use pathways, highway land structures, various wall treatments and landscaping considerations. The overarching objective of these in-depth discussions was to collect comprehensive feedback that would inform the development of program-wide architectural guidelines for all future design and construction phases.

Executive Steering Group

The IBR Program’s Executive Steering Group gathered in September to hear updates on a variety of topics including project milestones related to the environmental review process, funding and permitting, as well as efforts to advance the Program to the delivery phase in anticipation of construction. The group also heard about the recent workshops with advisory group members to discuss architectural themes that could surface throughout the design of a replacement bridge to create a cohesive aesthetic that feels natural to the bridge’s built and natural environment while ensuring the bridge feels safe and comfortable for all users. These conversations will help the Program create architectural guidelines that will be incorporated into future design and construction documents.